{"product_id":"2048800064-car-hood-safety-latch-catch-lock-for-mercedes-benz-c300-c350-e350","title":"2048800064 Car Hood Safety Latch Catch Lock for Mercedes Benz C300 C350 E350","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCar Hood Safety Latch Catch Lock for Mercedes Benz\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis secondary hood latch mechanism keeps the vehicle hood securely closed while driving, citing OEM cross-reference 2048800064.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis car hood safety latch catch lock ensures the vehicle's hood remains firmly secured to prevent accidental opening at highway speeds. Made from durable metal, it replaces rusted or jammed hood latches that fail to grab the safety hook properly. Installing this car hood safety latch catch lock is critical for maintaining safe vehicle operation and protecting the windshield from hood damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed from heavy-duty steel to resist corrosion and structural fatigue under high-speed wind force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a precision tension spring that ensures positive engagement with the hood hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoated with a rust-resistant black finish to protect the assembly from engine heat and weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered to factory specifications for simple installation into the radiator core support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Mercedes Benz C300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Mercedes Benz C350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Mercedes Benz E350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a seized, sticky, or rusted safety latch during a front-end vehicle rebuild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsuring compliance with vehicle safety standards by restoring secondary hood retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring smooth hood opening and closing functionality on older daily drivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2048800064\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement on Vehicle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Hood (Center)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is it dangerous to drive with a broken hood safety latch? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, a broken safety latch increases the risk of the hood blowing open at speed, which can completely block the driver's view.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does this latch assembly require regular lubrication? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Applying a light coat of lithium grease to the moving pivot joints once a year will help prevent binding and rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44787996229718,"sku":"ZZ2X00369","price":33.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/57_0d4c6cbe-6b1b-4a0b-89d8-80b7a1b2dee9.jpg?v=1779893104","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/2048800064-car-hood-safety-latch-catch-lock-for-mercedes-benz-c300-c350-e350","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}