Engine Cooling System problems of the 2009 Smart Fortwo

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Smart Fortwo. The contact stated the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v273000 (engine, engine cooling) and they received the recall repair. The contact had the vehicle repaired at the dealership (mercedes-benz of westminister located at 10391 westminister blvd, westminister, CO 80020 phone number: 303-410-7800) however, the vehicle began to omit a booming noise when the vehicle's engine and or radio was turned on. The contact had not taken the vehicle back to the dealership. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Gl ## VIN passed ## ,2009 mercedes-benz Fortwo ##.

Tl- the contact owned a 2009 Smart Fortwo. The contact's friend was driving his vehicle at 60 mph when he smelled plastic burning inside the vehicle. Moments later, smoke began to enter the vehicle from behind the driver seat; no warning lights illuminated during the failure. The contact's friend pulled the vehicle over and walked to the rear of the vehicle when he discover that fire started from the rear left bumper of the vehicle. The contact then retrieved a bottle of water from the vehicle and turned the vehicle off. The fire began spread and completely engulfed the entire vehicle; the contact's friend then dialed 911. Fire and state police arrived at the scene of the incident; the fire was eventually extinguished. No injuries occurred during the incident and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed due to the fire and towed to an independent mechanic. Upon investigation, the contact associated NHTSA campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling) with his failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent him a questionnaire in relation to the failure. The dealer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. Jo.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Smart Fortwo. While driving 40 mph, the contact felt heat coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear carpet and plastic from the trunk cover caught fire. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called mercedes-benz of tampa (located at 4400 n dale mabry hwy, tampa, FL 33614, (813) 579-2138) where an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided email id number: 1-kemgkl. The approximate failure mileage was 58,232.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Smart Fortwo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (mercedes-benz of oxnard, 1511 auto center dr, oxnard, CA 93036, (805) 665-301) was contacted and confirmed that the parts and tool needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was notified and refereed the contact back to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Smart Fortwo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-benz of bedford (18122 rockside rd, bedford, OH 44146, (440) 439-0100) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz. The contact received notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacture was made aware of the . The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ck.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz Smartc. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling) the contact called the mercedes-benz of san jose dealer (408-214-3009, located at 3000 e capitol expy, san jose, CA 95148) and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Fe.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz Smarta. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v273000 (engine and engine cooling) the contact called the Smart center of louisville dealer (502-896-4411, located at 4156 shelbyville rd, louisville, ky 40207) and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact was not provided a loaner vehicle. Parts distribution disconnect fe ## VIN passed ## 2009 mercedes-benz Smarta ##.