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Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall 04V285: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock

NHTSA campaign 04V285, reported June 9, 2004, 16,690 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V285MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION.
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.
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).

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz CL Class20032004
Mercedes-Benz S Class20032004