NHTSA Complaint #11469109 — 2013 SMART FORTWO

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11469109
Vehicle	2013 SMART FORTWO
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	June 1, 2022
Date Filed	June 14, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

The drivers side seatbelt connecting floor (I think it's the belt force limiter) has a cable that has broken off. This is the 2nd time this has happened to my SmartCar. It is a design flaw because the cable runs against the metal of the seat cutting thru the cable. It isn't usually noticed until it breaks off making the seatbelt complete become broken from the floor. Additionally, SmartCars including this one have a known issue where AirBags become I op (light on) due to connection issue under seat. So now I have no restraints in my car.

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