NHTSA Complaint #10250028 — 2008 SMART FORTWO COUPE
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10250028 |
| Vehicle | 2008 SMART FORTWO COUPE |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 6,789 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | UT |
Consumer Description
MY NEW SMART CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR PARK. THE BUTTON ON THE SHIFTER LEVER WOULD NOT DEPRESS. MANY OWNERS ARE FINDING THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS A DO-IT-YOURSELF FIX LISTED. HOWEVER THIS PROBLEM IS DUE TO FAULTY MANUFACTURE AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED. *TR
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