Mercedes Benz CL Class, S Class (2003-2004): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 04V285000 · Jun 9, 2004 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
16,690
vehicles affected
16,690
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V285000
- Date
- Jun 9, 2004
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 16,690
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Trunk lid > Lock
- Model years
- 2003-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH TRUNK LID SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES- BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | CL Class | 2003-2004 |
| Mercedes Benz | S Class | 2003-2004 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V285000?
2 models: Mercedes Benz CL Class (2003-2004), Mercedes Benz S Class (2003-2004), about 16,690 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V285000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH TRUNK LID SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES- BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.