UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 17, 2004
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DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2004-C
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
State of Delaware 333-75942-09 applied for
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(State of other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
Chase Manhattan Bank USA, National Association, as owner trustee,
500 Stanton Christiana Rd., Fl 3 / OPS4, Newark, Delaware 19713
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (302) 552-6279
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 8 Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
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On November 17, 2004, DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2004-C (the "Issuer"),
as issuer, and Citibank, N.A. ("Citibank"), as indenture trustee, entered into
an indenture dated as of November 1, 2004 (the "Indenture"). On November 17,
2004, DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC ("DCS"), as depositor,
DaimlerChrysler Retail Receivables LLC ("DCRR") and Chase Manhattan Bank USA,
National Association ("CMBUSA"), as owner trustee, entered into an amended and
restated trust agreement dated as of November 1, 2004 (the "Trust Agreement").
The Indenture is attached hereto as Exhibit 4.1 and the Trust Agreement is
attached hereto as Exhibit 4.2.
On November 17, 2004, DCS, as seller and servicer, and the Issuer, as
issuer, entered into a sale and servicing agreement dated as of November 1, 2004
(the "Sale and Servicing Agreement"). On November 17, 2004 the Issuer, DCS, as
administrator, and Citibank, N.A., as indenture trustee, entered into an
administration agreement ("Administration Agreement") dated as of November 1,
2004. On November 17, 2004, DCS, as seller, and DCRR, as purchaser, entered into
a purchase agreement dated as of November 1, 2004 (the "Purchase Agreement").
The Sale and Servicing Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1, the
Administration Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and the Purchase
Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Section 9. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
4.1 Indenture dated as of November 1, 2004
4.2 Amended and Restated Trust Agreement dated as
of November 1, 2004.
10.1 Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of
November 1, 2004.
99.1 Administration Agreement dated as of
November 17, 2004.
99.2 Purchase Agreement dated as of November 17,
2004.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC, as Administrator
By: /s/ B. C. Babbish
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B. C. Babbish
Assistant Secretary
Date: November 23, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No. Description of Exhibit
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4.1 Indenture dated as of November 1, 2004
4.2 Amended and Restated Trust Agreement dated as of November 1,
2004.
10.1 Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2004.
99.1 Administration Agreement dated as of November 1, 2004.
99.2 Purchase Agreement dated as of November 1, 2004