Mercedes-Benz Smart Fortwo Recall R/2008/135: Windshield May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Jan 2009
- Launched
- 26
- vehicles in the UK
- S041
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Smart Fortwo vehicles. Adhesion faults may occur between the individual paint coatings at the bonding surface of the roof and the windshield. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to renew the paint work bonding of the roof and windshield. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Adhesion faults may occur between the individual paint coatings at the bonding surface of the roof and the windshield. Under extreme conditions this could lead to peeling of the roof or the windshield which may lead to the windshield/roof becoming loose.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSHIELD MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: Adhesion faults may occur between the individual paint coatings at the bonding surface of the roof and the windshield. Under extreme conditions this could lead to peeling of the roof or the windshield which may lead to the windshield/roof becoming loose. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to renew the paint work bonding of the roof and windshield.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to peeling of the roof or the windshield which may lead to the windshield/roof becoming loose.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to renew the paint work bonding of the roof and windshield.
Are You Affected?
Smart Fortwo may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 26 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code S041 or the DVSA reference R/2008/135. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart FortwoThe bonding of the windshield might not meet specifications | Low | R/2021/265 | |
| Smart Forfour, Smart FortwoSteering knuckle incorrectly manufactured | Urgent | R/2017/252 | |
| Smart Forfour, Smart FortwoHandbrake may not hold | Urgent | R/2017/245 | |
| Smart Forfour, Smart FortwoVehicle may roll away | Low | R/2016/198 | |
| Smart FortwoMaintenance flap may detach from vehicle | Low | R/2016/092 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2008/153 on 17 Nov 2008, for side mounts of the roof bed ladder may fail. The one launched after it was R/2008/176 on 12 Feb 2009, for airbag may not deploy. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/135, launched 19 January 2009. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.