Mercedes Benz Smart Fortwo: Windshield May Become Loose
Smart Fortwo Windshield Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 26 Smart Fortwo vehicles in the United Kingdom due to paint adhesion problems where the roof meets the windshield. Under extreme conditions, this defect could cause the roof or windshield to peel and become loose. The company will repair the paint bonding between these parts.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SMART FORTWO. Units affected: 26
- Reason
- Adhesion faults may occur between the individual paint coatings at the bonding surface of the roof and the windshield. Under extreme conditions this could lead to peeling of the roof or the windshield which may lead to the windshield/roof becoming loose. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to renew the paint work bonding of the roof and windshield.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-01-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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