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Smart ED Equipment problems by year

2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Smart ED's equipment & accessories. Trailer hitches, mobility equipment, accessories and aftermarket parts.

Equipment complaints by model year

YearEquipment complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest ED equipment complaints

2016 Smart EDVisibility & wipersEquipment & accessories

Tl* the contact was leasing a 2016 smart fortwo. While driving various speeds, the air conditioner failed to function and hot air blew from the vents. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,333.

Filed Incident Visibility · EquipmentNHTSA 11100436
2013 Smart EDEquipment & accessories

I bought a kit to tow a smart car with my rv. There are 2 brackets that after installation they will be only 0.236" Away from the front tires during turnings. I consider this istallation as a serious safety issue during normal driving. I didn't install this kit and contacted distribuitor and manufacturer to tell them what I found. They refused to refund even I sent them pictures and explained what the problem is. Package, description and instructions don't show if this product meets the dot or sae standards. *Tr

Filed Incident Equipment · Equipment adaptive / mobilityNHTSA 10526050

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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