What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2012400
- Recall date
- 30 November 2012
- Make
- Smart
- Models
- Fortwo
- Model years
- 2005 to 2006
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 10,242
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, corrosion and/or dust accumulation may impair the function of the driver and passenger door latches and cause the latch pawl to stick. If this occurs, the door will not latch when shut and will remain unsecured. A vehicle operated in this condition would present a higher risk of personal injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the door latches with a modified version.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2012400.