Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V285000

Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-06-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V285000

Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected: 16,690
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-06-09
Owners notified: 2004-08-17

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THE TRUNK LID IS MANUALLY LIFTED, IT MAY NOT REMAIN IN THE UP POSITION AND COULD CAUSE INJURY IF IT COMES DOWN WHILE SOMEONE IS REACHING INTO THE TRUNK.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH TRUNK LID SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES- BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Notes

MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2004 050015.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

Model	Years on record
MERCEDES BENZ CL Class	2004 2003
MERCEDES BENZ S Class	2004 2003

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.