2008 fourtwo recalls

[Drewfra]

Where would I find out about any recalls on the car and I also do not have a maintenance schedule, will smart send me one or does anyone know where to find it online?

[NCC1701]

I've had my 2008 since 7/2008. Haven't heard of any recall. I'm not sure there are even any TSBs, but not positive.

You can download the maintenance schedule here. Right click, select save as and chose your folder to save in. You've gotta be able to read PDFs to use it.

[deepblueQ]

No recalls. No TSBs when I last checked near the end of last year.

[Neonspinnazz]

There was 1 recall for a small handful of cars (less than 50) about paint not being set right on the tridion cell.

You wouldn't have to worry about that one though as the paint would've caused the affected car's roof to leak, lift, whistle, and in some cases, fly off!

[rawhidekid]

On any vehicle, simply call the nearest dealer and give the service department the VIN #. They can then tell you if your specific vehicle requires any mods.

[Kermit]

Cars with heated seats or alarm should have gotten an upgraded battery. That was a long time ago though.

[smark]

Comfort package cars got all new batteries. A couple transmission firm ware updates. More of a safety issue, the clear sunroof were coming apart on the frame, only a few silver framed cars. Very few numbers, were affected. This issue really was a recall. All these happen 4 years in the past.

Smart won't send you nothing. Haven't seen anything from them, in 4 years.

Go here for recall updates on you vehicle. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallsearch.cfm

[MB DNA]

It is estimated that one in three recalled cars go unfixed. Many of those cars could be unsafe and may have been sold or are being sold to unsuspecting buyers.

When a recall is issued on a car, a notice is sent to the original buyer by the manufacture, but if the buyer's address has changed or the car has been sold the car owner doesn't usually know about them.

Many used car lots don't check for recalls or want to take the time to have them addressed. There is no law that says a dealer must disclose any recalls. Or, let the buyer/owner beware.

In a perfect world most auto manufacturer websites and/or a Carfax report will let you know about open recalls by VIN #. Usually your local dealer (maybe even a smart Center?) can check also.

The good news is that safety recalls will be fixed at no cost to the owner by the manufacture.

[Uptown Dog Co]

Originally Posted by rawhidekid

On any vehicle, simply call the nearest dealer and give the service department the VIN #. They can then tell you if your specific vehicle requires any mods.

Oooh. That would be a brave move and then to trust what they told you.
I'd bet that they'd tell you to bring it in so they can run a scan (about $95). I was once shown a 3 page list of fault codes that would have to be addressed one by one and was told to bring the car in and they'd get to work on it. Luckily, I then asked for a copy and saw the service advisor's face go slack.

On my previous visit a couple of days before, I was told by the mechanic and service advisor that all the prior codes were cleared. When the SA showed me the list, before I asked for a copy, he said these were all new fault codes. (Liar, liar, pants on fire).

Took the list to J.P. at Eurowise and there were only 2 new codes, one was a phantom code that didn't relate to anything and the other was for the accelerator pedal module. All the rest were old, stored codes since who knows when. J.P. replaced the pedal and all my prior problems (dash lights, into limp-home mode on the freeway, stuck in "Park" etc.) stopped.

Can you imagine the bill if I had rolled over, failed to get a copy of the fault codes and told them to "fix" all those fault codes? This is the same dealer that tried to squeeze over $1200 out of me to replace the brake switch, which didn't need replacing after all. It was the accelerator module.

Just be careful when telling anyone "See what you can find." Maybe all dealer service departments aren't like this, just be cautious. That's my

[Kermit]

Oh. Completely forgot. Sunshades on Passions. I got one for each of my 2008's and one for my dad's 2008.

Comfort package cars have heated seats which is why I mentioned the heated seats instead of comfort package. You could order heated seats stand alone, that was apparently warranted getting the battery.