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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: 135,535 mi (35,000 mi - 245,052 mi)
Trunk springs can break and cause the trunk lid to fall back down when opened.
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closed trunk - loud bang, when opened again left side broken. bruised my arm when lid shut on it unexpectedly.
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Markelynch, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C280, 105,000 miRookie
Trunk balance spring mount on passenger side broke causing injury when the trunk fell.
Is there a recall on this?
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davie, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C280, 120,000 miRookie
Trunk was opened with remote and when I went to open it fully ,it felt very heavy,unaware there was a problem,it came down with force and hit me on the head bruising the back of my head.When I investigated, I found a broken bracket and unattacked springs on both sides. I'm furious!!!
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Visitor, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280, 245,052 mi
Passenger side Trunk spring broke. Trunk will fall closed. I have not gotten a replacement yet
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Visitor, 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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Visitor, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C280, 175,000 mi
TRUNK SPRINGS BROKE ON BOTH SIDES. NOT FIXED YET. HOW?
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