Recall 18V273000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Report Date

20180427

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2008	SMART	FORTWO
2009	SMART	FORTWO

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.