NHTSA Complaint #10670499 — 2009 SMART FORTWO CABRIO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10670499
Vehicle	2009 SMART FORTWO CABRIO
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 15, 2014
Date Filed	January 6, 2015
Mileage	17,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

FAN BLOWER MOTOR WILL NOT WORK TO MOVE HEAT TO WINDSHIELD TO DEFROST IN WINTER. I CAN NOT SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD.

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