general problems of the 2008 Smart Fortwo

Tl the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz Smart Fortwo. The contact stated that while driving and making a turn, the vehicle loss power assist without warning. The vehicle was taken to new country mercedes-benz located at 1 weston st, hartford, CT 06120, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,250.

The contact owns a 2008 Smart car Fortwo. While driving 45 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle suddenly began to move to the right. When the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel he noticed that the tires would in the same direction which caused the contact to crash into a mailbox. No one was injured. A police report was not filed. The failure was not diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 23,000. Updated 8/25/10 updated 08/27/10 updated 08/30/jb.