Recall
Mercedes Benz S Class — 04V285000
NHTSA ID
04V285000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
S Class
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2004-06-09
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Units Affected
16,690
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2004 050015
Summary
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION.
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH TRUNK LID SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES- BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.