kurtwz

Hey, there could be another cause to the problem. I know there was a recall for cracked fuel tanks. It happened more with cars that were driven more in stop-and-go traffic. I guess due to the strain that it placed on the structure of the tank. That info is included in the recall. Don't have link for it, but maybe somebody else does? Or maybe you can find via search.

Also, if you're a tight wad like I am, you may be able to get by with a much cheaper solution...as in free. I just don't fill my tank up to the top and that works perfectly. If you run your car until the fuel light comes on, then only put in 14 gallons, you'll never smell it again (assuming the leak is in the same spot, of course. also assuming another problem doesn't come up w/ the tank, of course of course, heeeh ).

Lastly, if you decide replacing the pump & sending unit is the way to go, check RockAuto.com. They have the complete assembly for 400 something, I think. Best of luck, bro! Laters!

B on my Benz

im having this problem too will the stealership change it for free?

kngof9x

i have the same problem as well, i ripped the backseat off but didnt have a chance to take apart everything yet to take a peek at it. im out of warrantly as of last month, would they take care of this for free???

Infiniti

This is a very simple fix but if your not careful you will break the nipple off the top of the fuel pressure sending unit. Then your car will sit there with a terrible gas smell while your spending anywhere from 300-500 for a fuel pressure sending unit and then if you dont want to do it yourself about another 300 or more to get in intalled. I changed it myself and i wont say it was hard but i had a tech explain how to change it.

Vader55

Yes, It is a recall I believe. I have no isssue but will be taking it in for the free repair.

itsmeek

Does anyone have the recall number??

1BADDBENZ

I just had this same problem with my E55 today . Noticed a VERY strong gas smell in my garage this morning and in the car while driving. Removed the rear seat bottom and found alot of gas on the left side . Cleaned it all up and when I started the car gas was spraying out of the nipple where the gas line attaches to it. Barely touched the line and the nipple broke off in my hand . WTF .. The recall must had been done on my car since it had the little metal sleeve in the nipple. Well I guess I am on my own with this repair. Does anyone know the best place to buy a new fuel sending unit ?

Infiniti

This is the cheapest place to get the part http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...Q5fAccessories
If you need help to install it and dont have anyone to ask i'll write something up. i should have took pics and posted them, but i'll just tell you how to do it and then you can do it ahaha

chickenprotein

I had exactly same problem few weeks ago. I smelled gas when I fueled full and was gone after driving a while. Then, "check engine" sign lit up so I took it to the dealer.

They took a while to fix this problem. They finally figured it was the cracked gas tank, but eventually they replaced the fuel pump as well. I think the fuel tank was about $800 and $300 for the fuel pump.

Thank gosh Fidelity warranty decided to cover everything because it came out to be $2600 w/ labor... I bet fidelity wanna drop me so bad

cochrantd

Does anyone know whether there is an actual recall associated with this gas smell/leak issue ? A Google search using "e63 Gas Smell" will result in numerous hits but no recall or tech sheet.
Thanks,
Tim Cochran

99w210

Check this link for the recall info :

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...l-related.html

Eurohorses

Can anyone confirm this? If not, do i just call up Mercedes and ask if the fuel tank is covered under the 8 year warranty?

kurtwz

I don't think it is, bro. I seem to recall asking about this approximately a year ago, but now I'm not sure. I'll find out.

Eurohorses

Please do.... i replaced the seals on both my pump and module. After a weak or so, my CEL light came on. When i plugged into the comp to see the prob, it said something along the lines of "fuel leak". That and the fact that my gas cap light comes on everytime i have more than 3/4 tank of gas.

03RSTT

Everyone,

Our 03E55 had the recall done in 08. The fuel sending housing was replaced.

In 09 the fuel leak returned. Seals were replaced.

Now in 10 last week came home from vacation and filled up the tank of the E for the wife(its her car) and drove home.

Fuel was pouring out of the same sending unit assembly that was replaced under the recall.

I think MB has a problem. I think MB is trying to kill us because this is literally a bomb under our seats.

I have called NTHSA and I have called MB USA to notify them. There is a huge problem here folks. Check your cars and pull those inspection covers off after filling up your cars. There will be hell to pay this time around.

zdkdeeier493

Yeah, I'm sick of this.. Can we get a petition going or something...?

03RSTT

UPDATE:

It is the same part that has cracked and fuel is pouring out of the fuel sending unit housing on the drivers side.

Same part that was replaced under this recall has failed again in 2 years and 12,000 miles.

I asked the parts department if the part had been further updated? NO

So, I say to you all. Your sending unit housing may/will fail again and its just a matter of time. The part has not been updated.

The only question is this. Will the car blow up before you catch it next time? Will it crack and start leaking while on a hwy trip and leak down on the exhaust before you notice it?

I will post some pics. I literally had a flood of gas in there. Does not take much to ignite with electronics right next to the leak.

99w210

I've bought a 2005 E55 a few weeks ago. I have the same problem. I see a puddle of gas near the sending unit. It's NOT from the black hose.
Called MBUSA and found that the recall work was done back in 2008 and that they don't cover it anymore.

03RSTT

How does that make you feel?

I'm starting the process to raise holy hell with MB USA. This is crap.

The recalled part is no better than the original. MB US is sending us out to explode these things.

Well BS if they are going to get me. PM me and we can talk about this. I have another call for MB USA tomorrow. Your information would help.

This leak is not coming from the hose. The housing is cracking just like the original part. We are driving ticking time bombs.

ShocDoc79

My car is back at the dealership for the second time for the same problem>>>This makes three visits for the two E55's I have owned. Frustrating to say the least. It may be time to rid myself of the 211.

03RSTT

PM sent,

Could you contact me off the forum? Another E55 AMG owner has contacted me with the exact same issue. Recalled component has started to leak fuel.

This is a serious concern and MB USA is not standing by the product or launching a full blown investigation into the matter.

I have notified the NHTSA of the matter and suggest you take 15min to do the same.

It is just a matter of time before one of these blow up. IMHO

03RSTT

That is a puddle of gas behind the round level sensor. This is on the driver side and the exact component replaced under the recall.

zdkdeeier493

Please PM info on exactly where/how to contact the NHTSA. It would be best if we all went through the same person/avenue.

kurtwz

I called a local dealer in St. Louis yesterday about a year ago and they said that a faulty fuel tank is not covered under the 80K emissions warranty. They said if I'd like to petition that it should be, I'd need to call MBUSA. On Tuesday I called MBUSA and they informed me that my car, which I bought at 50K was included in their recall associated with the faulty fuel sending unit and that it had had the fix performed. I also asked about any repair of the faulty recall since it looks like that one didn't fix the leaky problem. They said as of yet there is no recall to the recall and no warranty was offered on it. They said that if I'd like to ask that they cover something under the emissions warranty, that I'd need to go to the dealer...eeeshh.

This thread has recently gotten me interested to find out whether the fuel sending unit swap I had done a couple months ago actually fixed the problem, so I decided to test it by filling the tank up all the way. I never have done that since I first realized that it is a workaround for the problem. Filled it up about an hour ago and as of yet there no fuel smell. I think it would probably smell by now if it would be leaking, but too early to know for sure.

Eurohorses

^^ I still get the smell outside my car on the drivers side rear wheel. The smell has not really come back in the interior but i too have been only filling up to 3/4 tank to avoid the problem.