Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2006 SMART FORTWOTransport Canada Recall #2006228
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the driver and passenger seat fastening bolts attaching the backrest and seat shell to the seat rails and the fastening bolts of the seat belt buckle may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. Seats and seat belt buckles which have not been properly bolted may not be able to withstand the deceleration forces occurring during a vehicle crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will torque bolts to specs.
551 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026