smart Buyers Guide
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Crash Test Data for 2008 smart
| smart Vehicle | Front Star Rating | Side Star Rating | Rollover Resistance Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Passenger | Front Seat | Rear Seat | ||
| 2008 Fortwo |  |  |  | Not Tested | |
| 2008 Fortwo | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
Service Bulletins for 2008 smart
| 2008 SMART FORTWO | |
|---|---|
| Bulletin Number: LI07.04-P-059726 | |
| Engine diagnosis warning lamp (CEL) is active due to fault codes - P2237 & P2626. | |
| Bulletin Number: LI07.61-P-063263 | |
| Smart 453 Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated - Fault code P261000 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI29.10-P-051288 | |
| Brake pedal/carpet seal does not fit properly | |
| Bulletin Number: LI46.35-P-064622 | |
| Noise from area of electric steering | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54 00-P-067822 | |
| Vehicle does not start | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54.10-P-055824 | |
| Charging complaints - Initial analysis | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54 10-P-067823 | |
| Vehicle cannot be started (FC: P0A0A00, P0A0E00, P0D9F00, P1D0BFD, C11C187, P0D5800, P0D5900, P0D9900, P0D9A97) | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54 10-P-067824 | |
| Charging socket/charging cable: Charging cable lock jams (P12E900, P13E800) | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54 10-P-068383 | |
| Vehicle does not start | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54 10-P-068625 | |
| Vehicle does not start | |
| Bulletin Number: LI5410P069138 | |
| Vehicle Range ? Voltage difference of cells too great | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54.25-P-068219 | |
| Light switch/combination switch, fault code stored | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54.30-P-061127 | |
| Instrument cluster - Fuel gauge does not indicate "Full" | |
| Bulletin Number: LI80.20-P-064069 | |
| Outside door handle does not return to end position | |
| Bulletin Number: LI80 50-P-061700 | |
| ATA operates without obvious cause | |
| Bulletin Number: LI80.50-P-061700 | |
| ATA goes off | |
| Bulletin Number: LI80.50-P-068067 | |
| ATA triggers without obvious cause | |
| Bulletin Number: LI8260P063836 | |
| Smart audio system - Radio inoperative - New software available | |
| Bulletin Number: LI8260P069270 | |
| Media system, poor sound quality via AUX IN | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82 70-P-067315 | |
| smart media system: Telephone connection is made, communication is not possible | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.85-P-053710 | |
| Fault profiles and measures for Highline radio, SA code 527 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.85-P-061173 | |
| smart media system cannot be operated, touchscreen does not react, interference noise during voice control | |
| Bulletin Number: LI83 30-P-066810 | |
| Switching noise from climate relay | |
| Bulletin Number: LI83.30-P-068109 | |
| Condenser leaking | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-C-0209005 | |
| C-SMART: REPLACE IDENTIFICATION LABEL ON B PILLAR AND INSPECTION HAS BEEN DONE, IF NECESSARY. *PE | |
| Bulletin Number: SC-2009020012 | |
| SMART: THE VECI (VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL INFORMATION) LABEL HAS BE REPLACED ON 2008-2009. *PE | |
| Bulletin Number: SM-B-54 | |
| SMART: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE. *JS | |
| Bulletin Number: SM-B-54.10-09 | |
| Preparation for Performing Maintenance Service or Status Check of High-Voltage Battery | |
| 2008 SMART FORTWO 451 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54.21-P-055825 | |
| Vehicle Homepage - Communication problem/data unavailable (client certificates missing after software update) | |
| Bulletin Number: SM-B-54.10-09 | |
| Preparation for Performing Maintenance Service or Status Check of High-Voltage Battery | |
| 2008 SMART FORTWO CABRIO | |
| Bulletin Number: 09-03-08 | |
| PDI PROCEDURE CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE SMART USA DEALER PORTAL. THIS NEW PROCEDURE DETAILS FOUR ADDITIONAL PDI PROCESSES. *PE | |
| Bulletin Number: SM-B-54 | |
| SMART: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE. *JS | |
| 2008 SMART FORTWO COUPE | |
| Bulletin Number: 09-03-08 | |
| PDI PROCEDURE CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE SMART USA DEALER PORTAL. THIS NEW PROCEDURE DETAILS FOUR ADDITIONAL PDI PROCESSES. *PE | |
| Bulletin Number: SM-B-54 | |
| SMART: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE. *JS | |
Recalls for 2008 smart
| 2008 SMART FORTWO | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Manufacturer: | SMART USA DISTRIBUTOR LLC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 04/01/2008 - 06/30/2008 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 43 |
Defect Description:SMART USA IS RECALLING 43 MY 2008 FORTWO 451 VEHICLES. A SINGLE BATCH OF PAINT SENT TO THE COMPANY DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. A RE-WORK WAS DONE IN THE PLANT USING DIFFERENT FORMULATIONS OF PAINTING MATERIALS. AFTER THE RE-WORK WAS COMPLETED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COMBINATION OF MATERIALS USED TO REPAINT THE FRAME AND CHASSIS COULD LEAD TO DE LAMINATION OF THE PAINT MATERIALS FROM THE BODY AND FRAME STRUCTURES. Consequence:SUCH DE LAMINATING CAN TAKE PLACE IN THE AREA OF THE BODY WHERE THE WINDSHIELD AND ROOF HAVE BEEN AFFIXED WITH ADHESIVE, WHICH COULD AFFECT THE ADHESION OF THOSE COMPONENTS TO THE VEHICLE BODY, INCREASING THE RISK OF SEPARATION. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH IF THE ROOF OR WINDSHIELD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. Action:DEALERS WILL REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREAS TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SMART USA AT 1-248-648-2451. | |
| 2008 SMART FORTWO | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 09/20/2007 - 11/02/2009 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 42781 |
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. Consequence:If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire. Action: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. | |
| 2008 SMART FORTWO | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 09/20/2007 - 11/02/2009 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 42781 |
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. Consequence:If the mat contacts hot exhaust system components, it can increase the risk of a fire. Action: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. | |
