NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Think Think City Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 Think Think City has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Think dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Think Think City. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2011 Think Think City owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Think Think City, describing incidents dated March 3, 2011.
Most-cited components
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10386372 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 THINK CITY. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE HEATER WOULD NOT FUNCTION UPON ACTIVATION. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V026000 (VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2011 Think Think City in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Defect Petition DP22-005: Pedestrian alert sounds
Closed August 7, 2023
TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT
NHTSA #11V104000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever and Linkage — Floor Shift · NHTSA notice
Reported February 15, 2011 · THINK NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 23 vehicles
Think campaign 11-104 · Owners notified January 28, 2011
Defect description
THINK NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 THINK CITY VEHICLES. THE LINKAGE CONNECTING THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER AND THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM MAY BE IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, RESULTING IN LACK OF ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARK PAWL OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE FAILING TO HOLD WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Safety consequence
THE VEHICLE COULD FAIL TO HOLD IN PARK POSITION AND COULD ROLL FREELY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY TO A PERSON IN THE PATH OF THE MOVING VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MAKE THE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THINK'S AUTHORIZED TOLL FREE SERVICE LINE AT 855-698-4465.
Notes
THINK'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11-104.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
HEATER-DEFROSTER SYSTEM
NHTSA #11V026000 · Visibility — Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System · NHTSA notice
Reported January 21, 2011 · THINK NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 23 vehicles
Think campaign 11-102 · Owners notified February 28, 2011
Defect description
THINK NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 THINK CITY VEHICLES. POOR PERFORMANCE IN THE VEHICLES" FLUID HEATER ASSEMBLIES COULD CAUSE THE HEATER-DEFROSTER SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLE TO FAIL TO PERFORM PROPERLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF ITS ABILITY TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD IN COLD OR HUMID CONDITIONS.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO VIEW THE ROAD AHEAD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NEEDED, REPLACE THE DEFROSTER SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THINK'S AUTHORIZED TOLL FREE SERVICE LINE AT 1-855-698-4465.
Notes
THINK'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11-102.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT BELT SUBASSEMBLY
NHTSA #11V025000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice
Reported January 19, 2011 · THINK NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 16 vehicles
Think campaign 11-101 · Owners notified February 28, 2011
Defect description
THINK NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 THINK CITY VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE SEAT BELTS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. AS A RESULT, A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USED IN THE PASSENGER SEATING POSITION MAY NOT BE POSITIONED OR RETAINED PROPERLY.
Safety consequence
THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE CHILD AS INTENDED DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION OR DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT, REINSTALL OR, IF NEEDED, REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S SEAT BELTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. THINK'S AUTHORIZED TOLL FREE SERVICE LINE AT 855-698-4465.
Notes
THINK'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11-101.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
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