2003–2004 Mercedes-Benz CL Class & 2003–2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class recall: door latches & locks
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain vehicles, the trunk lid springs could fail in the closed trunk lid position.
💥 The risk
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
Dealers will replace both trunk lid springs. The recall began august 17, 2004. Owners should contact mercedes- benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V285000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2004 050015
- Manufacturer
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 16,690
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 17, 2004
- Built
- Nov 1, 2002 – Oct 31, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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).