NHTSA recall 18V-273 (18V273000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported April 27, 2018 - about 42,781 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V273000
- Also written as
- 18V-273
- Manufacturer number
- 2018060010
- Reported
- April 27, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~42,781
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2008-2009 smart fortwo cabrio and fortwo coupe vehicles. The rear insulation mat in the engine compartment may deform, deteriorate, and loosen over time, allowing the mat to contact hot exhaust system components.
Why it is dangerous
If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear insulation mat with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began in July 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060010.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-273 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.