NHTSA Complaint #10823004 — 2014 SMART FORTWO CONVERTIBLE ELECTR
AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10823004 |
| Vehicle | 2014 SMART FORTWO CONVERTIBLE ELECTR |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 4,200 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SMART FORTWO CONVERTIBLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 22 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER AND NECK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V192000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,200.