The contact owns a 2016 smart fortwo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated with a loud whirring noise. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air intake changeover valves had failed. The independent mechanic advised the contact that the parts needed to fix the vehicle were difficult to locate. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that about a month later, the check engine warning light illuminated again. The contact took the vehicle to the same independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a secondary air injection pump failure. The independent mechanic advised the contact that the parts were difficult to find. The contact found the parts, and the vehicle was repaired. The check engine warning light illuminated again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 58,299.
| VIN Pattern | WMEFJ5DA*GK****** |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ CARS |
| Make | SMART |
| Model | Fortwo |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Series | Fortwo |
| Body Class | Coupe |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 0.9 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 900 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 54.9214 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Seat Belt Pretensioner | Yes |
| Plant City | HAMBACH |
| Plant Country | FRANCE |