2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Recalls

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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Recalls

2003 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V285000
Auto Recall Date:
JUN 09, 2004

Vehicle Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 16690
Model Affected
2003 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS

2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
16690

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2004 050015
2003 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V263000
Auto Recall Date:
JUN 12, 2007

Vehicle Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 19924
Model Affected
2003 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS

2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE.

Defect Consequence:
THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. LEAKING FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
19924

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2007060002
2003 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V263000
Auto Recall Date:
JUN 12, 2007

Vehicle Component: SUSPENSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 19924
Model Affected
2003 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS

2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE.

Defect Consequence:
THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. LEAKING FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
19924

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2007060002
Mercedes-Benz RECALLS BY MODEL