Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V285000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 11/01/2002 to 10/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 16690 | 08/17/2004 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 06/09/2004 | 06/24/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the trunk lid springs could fail in the closed trunk lid position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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 Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||||
| 2004050015 | 08/17/2004 | 10009891 | The trunk lid springs could fail in the closed trunk lid position due to extensive exposure to very high temperatures. voluntary recall campaign. cover letter, recall campaign bulletin and letter to owners. *tt literature from warrant | 11/01/2004 | |