MERCEDES S CLASS 2004: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
| Make : MERCEDES | Model : S CLASS | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2002-11-01 - 2003-10-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V285000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-08-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-06-09 | Date Added to Database: 2004-06-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2004 050015 | ||
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 16690 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH TRUNK LID SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES- BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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'. |
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