Urgent notice. 03-06 E55's that were involved in the fuel sender recall are bombs.
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Make sure you guys file the complaints with NTSB and hold on to your paperwork and get the old parts back. Very good chance the problem will return witha gasket or new sending unit cause that's not the problem.
MoFetti try to get the repairs/problem in writing in detail if you can. The tank is the problem, and them saying it has to be "re-sealed" is very interesting. Never heard of this one and I'm curious at what they will be doing here.
MoFetti try to get the repairs/problem in writing in detail if you can. The tank is the problem, and them saying it has to be "re-sealed" is very interesting. Never heard of this one and I'm curious at what they will be doing here.
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Got my car back and just filed my complaint. Both fuel pumps replaced as revisions in the fuel pump design won't allow you to use one without the other updated pump. Did not get old parts as an extended warranty covered the faulty pump, and the company needed the old parts.
From my SA's diagnosis:
From my SA's diagnosis:
Diagnosed and found right side fuel pump has hole burnt through housing causing fuel to leak out near connector housing.
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Just an update.... I got an email from an Investigator from the DOT's Office of Defects. He want to know if I could send him the pictures I have (the ones I've posted here).
Sent them over to him. Let's see what happens.
Sent them over to him. Let's see what happens.
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where and what should I be checking in regards to this gas leak? I have been smelling gas off and on in my garage recently. I thought it was just the lawn mower but now I wanna check the E.
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Easiest way is to take the rear seat cushion out. Then remove the bolts that hold both inspection covers on and remove the covers. Then go fill it up with gas. My starts to leak and smell by the time I get home which is only a 4 and a half mile trip.
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Ok well I keep mine half tank or less usually (for weight purposes 
). Would i still notice the issue at half tank or less?
). Would i still notice the issue at half tank or less?
, I'm really scared now for my car lol. How long do these repairs normally take?
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I got an e-mail as well and they are asking for my repair documents.
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That sucks but at least its not a quarter panel. You can slap a bumper on with good paint and no one could ever tell.
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http://www.news.com.au/national/fear...-1226346095934
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TOTALLY INCINERATED: Horror car smash victims had no chance
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May 03, 2012
A FIERY crash has claimed three lives and left investigators baffled at its cause.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/fears-for-driver-as-car-hits-pole-bursts-into-flames/story-e6freuzr-1226346095934
DailyTelegraph
TOTALLY INCINERATED: Horror car smash victims had no chance
From: DailyTelegraph
May 03, 2012
A FIERY crash has claimed three lives and left investigators baffled at its cause.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/fears-for-driver-as-car-hits-pole-bursts-into-flames/story-e6freuzr-1226346095934
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It is believed the power line ignited a ruptured fuel tank.
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/national/fear...#ixzz1vMK4l9A3
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That is just awful....And earlier today my wife asked "how can it be safe if your gas tank leaks?"....MB better replace the tanks quickly or face a Pinto like reputation issue and huge lawsuits.
What really is baffling to me is that MB could just have a race cell designed with an exterior pump (fully isolated from the passenger compartment) for less than $1k / car. Heck if they even offered this as a solution I would GLADLY pay for half of it.
What really is baffling to me is that MB could just have a race cell designed with an exterior pump (fully isolated from the passenger compartment) for less than $1k / car. Heck if they even offered this as a solution I would GLADLY pay for half of it.
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That is just awful....And earlier today my wife asked "how can it be safe if your gas tank leaks?"....MB better replace the tanks quickly or face a Pinto like reputation issue and huge lawsuits.
What really is baffling to me is that MB could just have a race cell designed with an exterior pump (fully isolated from the passenger compartment) for less than $1k / car. Heck if they even offered this as a solution I would GLADLY pay for half of it.
What really is baffling to me is that MB could just have a race cell designed with an exterior pump (fully isolated from the passenger compartment) for less than $1k / car. Heck if they even offered this as a solution I would GLADLY pay for half of it.
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Hey there! I have filed a complaint today, just bought an e55 last week, and sure enough after i filled it up, the smell started and there is fuel on top of the unit under the rear seat. I have been doing all repairs in my other benz for 15 years, and i'm only looking for free parts from the dealer or MB, i will take care of the install. Do no trust anybody on my safety, i'm pretty sure that if the smell came out from any of the dealership owners cars, this would have turned into a massive recall long time ago......once b......twice shy.
