| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : CL CLASS | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20030501 - 20031031 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V285000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040817 | Date Received by ODI: 20040609 | Date Added to Database: 20040624 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2004 050015 | ||
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 16690 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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