NHTSA Complaint #11129626 — 2008 SMART FORTWO
SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11129626 |
| Vehicle | 2008 SMART FORTWO |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 124,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
ABS & BRAKE ICONS WERE LIT ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN I STARTED THE CAR ON 9/13/2018. MECHANIC FOUND ABS MODULE TO BE FULL OF WATER, WHICH CORRODED CONNECTOR PINS IN THE ABS MODULE, CAUSING THE ABS SYSTEM TO FAIL. LACK OF ABS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO CAR OR PERSONAL INJURY.
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