Recall: Bad Paint Could Lead To Roof-ectomy on Smart ForTwo

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Recall: Bad Paint Could Lead To Roof-ectomy on Smart ForTwo

Here’s a recall you don’t see terribly often: Smart USA is recalling a handful of 2008 ForTwos because a batch of defective apaint may lead to the roof or the windshield flying off.

The recall only affects 43 units, and the bizarre nature of the paint problem points to the car’s unique construction methods. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the faulty paint was applied to the Smart’s chassis and Tridion safety cell framework. Apparently, the paint is a delaminating risk, and if the paint comes apart near the portion where the windshield and roof are adhesive-mounted, they could separate from the rest of the car. According to NHTSA, "This could cause a crash if the roof or windshield separated from the vehicle while in motion.”

Yikes. Owners of the affected ForTwos can look forward to having their Smarts repainted at dealers.

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That doesn't sound good!