SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

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Old May 9, 2020 | 01:16 PM
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A tinny sound is coming from the rear. I was told a baffle came loose in the gas tank.
Has this happened to any of you ?
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Old May 9, 2020 | 02:21 PM
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I would not expect to hear a tinny sound if a baffle were loose. I would expect to hear the sound of gasoline sloshing around in the tank and the sound of the baffle bumping into the sides of the tank. The issue of the loose baffle was widely discussed six years ago on another forum. If you send me a PM, I can identify that forum.

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Old May 9, 2020 | 04:08 PM
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I believe it was a recall for the gas tank baffle.
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Old May 14, 2020 | 09:51 PM
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Do you know if that was a lifetime recall
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Old May 14, 2020 | 09:53 PM
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I am having same noise. Will you be able to identify that forum for me as well.
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