# 2011 SMART FORTWO — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1324250` · 2016-10-08 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SMART
- **Model:** FORTWO
- **Year:** 2011
- **Manufacturer:** Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- **Component:** FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 54,000
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
THE CAR BROKE DOWN ON EXIT 231 B IN VIRGINIA. THE SMART HAD A GAS TANK DEFECT. I WAS NEARLY KILLED. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TYSINGER MOTORS IN VIRGINIA MULTIPLE TIMES.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*