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Mercedes-Benz C280
Report: Trunk Springs May Break and Cause Trunk Lid to Fall When Opened
Mercedes-Benz C280 Problem
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Average Mileage: 128,200 mi (35,000 mi - 175,000 mi)
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Trunk springs can break and cause the trunk lid to fall back down when opened.
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Report #1Markelynch, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C280, 105,000 mi
RookieTrunk balance spring mount on passenger side broke causing injury when the trunk fell.
Is there a recall on this?
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Report #2Visitor, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C280, 175,000 mi
TRUNK SPRINGS BROKE ON BOTH SIDES. NOT FIXED YET. HOW?
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Report #3Visitor, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280, 35,000 mi
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Report #4Visitor, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280, 156,000 mi
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Report #5
Rookieclosed trunk - loud bang, when opened again left side broken. bruised my arm when lid shut on it unexpectedly.
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Report #6Visitor, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C280, 170,000 mi
Both trunk springs broke. The repairs are estimated by MB at 3-4 hours (~$500). The springs are only few $.
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