NHTSA recall 18V273000
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.
Additional notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Recalls apply to specific build ranges, not every car of the model year. Look up campaign 18V273000 on nhtsa.gov and enter your VIN.
- If your VIN is affected, the dealer-side fix is free regardless of mileage or model year — recall remedies don't expire. Mercedes-Benz USA handles smart recalls; any MB dealer can perform the work.
- If your VIN isn't affected, no action needed. Save the campaign ID for your records.
Source documents
- NHTSA campaign 18V273000 — official summary, affected vehicles, and recall progress
- NHTSA Recalls VIN lookup
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