bflaig79

I would only let it fuel up as much as the nozzle would dictate. Once the fumes shut off the pump, I would not put anymore.

I never had a bad fuel smell, but I would occasionally get a weird fuel-like smell for several mornings after a full tank.

The whole concern for me was that I took my car to the dealer to see if any work could be done, and I ended up having to pay haha.

I went to Park Avenue Motors in Palo Alto. I really like that dealer, I have been there before, but I was kind of bummed out that I had to basically pay $ 95 just to have them rip the back seat off and tell me that there was nothing they could fix.

Rod Spohn

Schumacher MB called and they did fix it under the extended - He said they probably will not be covering diesels in the future. Something about my letter showing it was covered and it at first showed up as covered in there system. Apparently a follow up was sent out the other day now saying it was determined diesel is not covered but since mine was leaking just as the problem in described and the fact I had the letter saying it was and I had verified it with MBUSA they were bound to covering it. I have to thank this forum for all the follow up and information that has been posted.

Stuttgarten

Well, you still have a 15 year warranty. I'd take it back as soon as you smell gas fumes.

slimsol

Its very easy to remove rear seats. Its better to check for fuel leak under seat before u take your car for warranty claim.

snm767

Mercedes has settled with NHTSA on the fuel system issue. They are extending fuel system warranty on all 2003-2009 E Class for 15 years AND NO MILEAGE LIMITATIONS. Got my tank replaced along with sending unit and pump this past Thursday (1/29/2015) FREE OF CHARGE AND RENTAL CAR INCLUDED. Call your dealer with your VIN number and make an appointment! Life is good !

dwbster

I took my 2006 E350 in to the shop last Wednesday. Customer rep said she hadn't heard about the warranty extension. I handed her the printouts of the MBUSA letters that Konigstiger posted earlier in the thread, and it's being done at no charge. Will finally be able to fill my tank full without going into the garage the next morning and being greeted with the smell of gas!

snm767

Yes it does! Letters went out last week but you don't need the letter for a fix. Call your dealer with your VIN and make appointment.

AMGAffalterbach

Went to the dealer at MB of Littleton today with all of the provided paperwork and they never even heard of this recall being issued yet, nonetheless they made an appointment for me on Friday to take it in early morning - with the stipulation that if the repair doesn't turn out to be warranty related they will charge me a $137 diagnostics fee.

Giving this paperwork to as many W211 non-AMG owners as I know right now.

snm767

Your dealer is either an idiot or lazy. It's a nationwide campaign for warrant extention of the fuel systems in the 2003-2009 E class vehicles that everyone not living under a rock at Mercedes knows about. Have the dealer call MBUSA @ 201-573-0600 and ask for Lois at extension 4627. She can enlighten them to corporate warranty policy.

snm767

Your dealer is either an idiot or lazy. It's a nationwide campaign for warranty extention of the fuel systems in the 2003-2009 E class vehicles that everyone not living under a rock at Mercedes knows about. Have the dealer call MBUSA @ 201-573-0600 and ask for Lois at extension 4627. She can enlighten them to corporate warranty policy.

Hsg08

I noticed that most dealers will only perform and replace everything if you tell them that you smell gas, other than that... They will only diagnose your car to see if its necessary to fix it.

Did anyone in here take their cars to these following MB dealers yet (MB Downtown LA, Fletcher Jones Newport Beach or MB Long Beach/ Signal Hill) regarding fuel leak issue? Did they fix it under the extended warranty? My question is that how did it go? Did it cost anything out of your pocket? And also did they provide you a loaner car as well? Thanks in advance

snm767

If you smell fuel for an extended periord of time after filling up, or see fuel on garage floor or lift up rear seat after a fill up and observe fuel......you have a proplem and they (Mercedes) will replace all componets of your fuel system if you own a 2003-2009 E Class. Call your dealer with your VIN number to confirm.

snm767

Took my 2005 E Class to Mercedes of Ft. Pierce, FL. Was dropped off at 10:30 on a Thursday. All compents of the fuel system were replaced including the tank, loaner car was provided free of charge, car was expertly cleaned and I picked up at 5:30 PM that evening. Couldn't have asked for a better transaction.

joshjohnloz

Hi Guys,

I'd like to also echo the comments from other posters. I've been reading up like crazy and found some good information to help me DIY my way through a few repairs. I just wanted to let everyone know that I had this gas smell, took the car to Schumacher Mercedes Monday morning. They called after a couple hours and told me the full replacement was called for and they would be done Wed afternoon. I've been driving the 2015 C300 loaner since then and having a blast.

Thanks for posting the information Konigstiger. They were shocked when I brought the star bulletin with me and was so informed. Nothing makes things smoother than knowing what's going on before you hear what they have to say. I'll definitely post results when I get the E500 back.

slimsol

You are lucky your dealer had parts in stock. I left my car last thursday and dealer ordered part and told me part will be shipped from NY. Havent heard back from him yet.

slimsol

i got a 2015 c300 as loaner too.. This car is so much fun. 2.0 turbo drives like a real sports car. dont feel like getting back in my e320 lol

slimsol

It has been a week and didnt hear from dealer about repair status so i called him and he said fuel tank is coming from germany. it will take few more days receive it.

Mackhack

This is quite normal with this part. Not every part is warehoused in different countries and are special orders only from one of 3 centralized warehouse locations in Germany.

N_Jay

Especially when a normally low usage part is included in a fairly wide warranty/recall action.

Mackhack

I don't blame them but that's me.

N_Jay

I was not "blaming" them. I have "been there, done that" as a product manager.


Product manager to OEM supplier: I need 1000 of those parts you sent a last time buy notice on 5 years ago.


OEM: What did you screw up the take rate?


Manager: No, we just had a recall and/or a warranty extension.


OEM: We held the tooling for an extra year but that was 4 years ago.


Manager: Oh Sh-t!

Mackhack

Damn that's messed up

N_Jay

Yep, real messed up.
Got to figure the original tooling what written off over the production of hundreds of thousands of original parts, and any new tooling will have to be written off over only a few 1000 pieces.

Mackhack

What part was it?

N_Jay

I had it happen with chips (impossible to source after the end of life)
Plastic cell phone housing parts. (Not as bad if you can rubber mold, very expensive if you need a machined metal mold.)


I don't want to guess how many of those tanks are left from the initial production vs. how many they will need.