Recall 2017143

The issue

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Vehicles may have been assembled with headlamps that allow for horizontal adjustment, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could reduce vehicle visibility, or could adversely affect the vision of oncoming drivers during low light and night time conditions, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install sealing caps on the headlamps to seal the adjustment screws.

Description (français)

Certains véhicules pourraient ne pas être conformes aux exigences de la Norme de sécurité des véhicules automobiles du Canada (NSVAC) 108 - Système d’éclairage et dispositifs rétroréfléchissants. En effet, lors de l'assemblage, les véhicules pourraient avoir été dotés de phares permettant un réglage horizontal, ce qui est non conforme aux exigences de la norme. Cela pourrait réduire la visibilité du conducteur ou celle des conducteurs en sens inverse par faible luminosité ou la nuit, ce qui pourrait augmenter les risques de collision causant des blessures et/ou des dommages matériels. Mesures correctives : Les concessionnaires doivent installer des bouchons hermétiques sur les phares afin de sceller les vis de réglage.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Smart Fortwo