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2008 smart fortwo passion cabriolet

Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
Front Side Airbags With Head Protection
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Weight or Installed Child Seat
Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
Front Passenger Automatic Locking Retractor
L A T C H
Front and Rear Crumple Zones
Black Tridion Safety Cell
Front Outboard 3-Point Seatbelts
Pretensioners With Force Limiters
Side Guard Door Beams

Crash Test Results for the 2008 smart Models:

No crash test results exist

Service Bulletins for 2008 smart fortwo passion cabriolet

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 fortwo passion cabriolet

2008 SMART FORTWO

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V390000

Component:

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Manufacturer:

SMART USA DISTRIBUTOR LLC

Manufacture Dates:

04/01/2008 - 06/30/2008

Potential Units Affected:

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 to take:

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:

18V273000

Component:

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 to take:

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:

18V273000

Component:

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 to take:

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.

2009 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Convertible

Driver Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch
Passenger Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
L A T C H
Crumple Zones
Fixed Hoop Aluminum Safety Rollbars
Front Dual 3-Point Seatbelts
Pretensioners With Load Limiters
Side Guard Door Beams
Trunk Anti-Trap Device

Crash Test Results for the 2009 Dodge Models:

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2009 Dodge Avenger	5	5	5	4	4
2009 Dodge Avenger	5	5	5	4	4
2009 Dodge Caliber	5	5	5	5	4
2009 Dodge Challenger	5	5	5	5	4
2009 Dodge Charger	5	5	4	5	4
2009 Dodge Dakota	5	5	5	Not Tested	4
2009 Dodge Dakota	5	5	5	5	4
2009 Dodge Durango	5	5	Not Tested	Not Tested	3
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan	5	5	5	5	4
2009 Dodge Journey	5	5	5	5	4
2009 Dodge Nitro	5	5	5	5	3
2009 Dodge Ram 1500	5	5	Not Tested	Not Tested	4
2009 Dodge Ram 1500	5	5	Not Tested	Not Tested	4
2009 Dodge Ram 1500	5	5	Not Tested	Not Tested	4
2009 Dodge Ram 2500	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested
2009 Dodge Ram 2500	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested
2009 Dodge Ram 2500	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested
2009 Dodge Sprinter	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	1
2009 Dodge Viper	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested
2009 Dodge Viper Roadster	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested

Service Bulletins for 2009 Dodge Viper Roadster SRT-10 Convertible

2009 DODGE VIPER COUPE:

Bulletin Number: 23-030-13
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 9002519
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

Bulletin Number: 9003681
Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

Bulletin Number: 9003687
Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

Bulletin Number: RL108213A$
NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~

2009 DODGE VIPER ROADSTER:

Bulletin Number: 9003681
Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

Bulletin Number: 9003687
Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

Recalls for 2009 Dodge Viper Roadster SRT-10 Convertible

No recalls exist.

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