2003 MERCEDES S CLASS RECALL - #04V285000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : TRUNK LID : LOCK
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 MERCEDES S CLASS |
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| Manufacturer |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/2002 - 10/31/2003 |
| Recalled on |
6/24/2004 |
| Influenced by |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/17/2004 |
| # Affected |
16,690 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
2003 MERCEDES S CLASS Recall for SUSPENSION
2003 MERCEDES S CLASS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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