WMEEK31X48K191355

Available vehicle information

VIN
WMEEK31X48K191355
Model year
2008
Country
Germany
Record status
rust damage

VIN structure

WME WMI · EK31X4 VDS · 8K191355 VIS
WMI WME World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS EK31X4 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS 8K191355 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code 8 Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code K Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make SMART
Model Fortwo
Model year 2008
Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Convertible/Cabriolet
Series Fortwo
Displacement 1.0 L
Cylinders 3
Fuel type Gasoline
Plant city HAMBACH
Plant country FRANCE
Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 08V390000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Report received: 07/08/2008

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall 2 18V273000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Report received: 27/04/2018

Summary

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.

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.

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About VIN WMEEK31X48K191355

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN WMEEK31X48K191355 with a 2008. The available archive information lists Germany as the vehicle country and rust damage as the record status.

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