WPOZZZ

Be sure to take pics of the gas pooling/leaking as NHTSA would like more pics.

BlownV8

This should probably be emailed to the NHTSA rep and the Australian dept in charge of auto safety.

nizzle

only had my 04 E55 fir about 5 months. I kept it topped off for the 1st 3 months. I have not noticed any type of gas smell in the car itself. I have been noticing a gas smell in the garage but I think its coming from the lawn mower or the portable generator because i dont smell anything INSIDE the car. Hopefully the previous owner(s) had this issue addressed!

WPOZZZ

Doesn't matter if the PO had this done. Mine was done under recall in 2008 and this happened to me this month.

AMG903L

Mine only smells on the outside when I fill up all the way. 3/4 tank keeps the smell away. My 04 E55 had the 2008 recall and just started leaking gas three months ago.

MoFetti

Oh wow and so it begins, MB better step up. You would think they would learn from the Toyota fiasco. MB all it takes in one fire in the US and this will be all over CNN with journalist linking to this post!

BBBSS

Possible the tank was punctured from the accident. That most def warrants investigation though. Someone with some free time wanna find the Australian version of NHTSA and shoot some emails. I'd do it but I'm tied up at work the next 2 days straight.

isellbenz

If I feel gutsy enough to fill it - mine leaks SO bad (fuel sending pumps JUST replaced 4 weeks ago) that I can record video of it doing so. Aggravating.

miguelm

I've had the same issue with my 2006 e350. Started back in 2008 and progressively has been getting worse. I can now see a gas spot on the ground after fueling that is right above the back passenger side tire.

Went ahead and submitted a complaint from the link on the first page.

AMG903L

I guess I will take the 75% discount and get my car fixed. I have a feeling it is going to be a long time before a new recall happens

BBBSS

Problem is your problem will likely return unless you get a new tank it seems.

cij911

Seems like things went silent....has the NHTSA contacted any of you ?

dunnman99

Your Complaint Information has been successfully submitted.
Your Confirmation Number (ODI Number) is: 10460985.

2003, E500, Sedan, Non-4matic


Although my car is now at 120K miles, I have smelt the fuel smell when I filled it up to 3/4 tank or more since around 90k.

I purchased the car second hand so I am unsure that the sending unit was ever replaced.

I pulled up the rear seats and low and behold under the sending unit access panel, puddled fuel on the driver's side rear.

I have ordered a new retaining ring and seal...So we will try this first. The nearest MB dealership is 2000 miles away, so right now this is my only option.

moosejaw

Call up NHTSA at the contact on the attached documents
They can tell you if it has been part of the recall campaign

BBBSS

Bump. They forget about us?

moosejaw

haven't seen any updates from the website?
till then just keep filling my gas tank 1/2 way

AMG903L

Me too...

Maybe MB should try this: https://www.getflexseal.com/

abhatti55

Mine started leaking last week. There is a sticker under the hood that says the recall was done, but also says replace if necessary. I pulled the rear seat and sure enough there was a pool of gas there. Also the production date on the parts was late 2004, my car is a 2005. So it is likely the damn dealer didn't even do anything regarding the recall.

So I call MBUSA today and they say since the recall has been done, they are not going to cover anything else. I am going to purchase the seal ring and gasket and change it out myself, hopefully it fixes it. If not I will just park the car because I am not going to spend anything out of pocket to repair this problem. Driving around with my interior smelling like 93 octane is not fun, nor do I want passengers riding around in it with this issue lingering.

Hopefully, between the NHTSA and class action Mercedes will learn their lesson.

03'55AMG

Wouldn't surprise me if the recall wasn't even performed but they (dealer) got the money from it anyways

WPOZZZ

My 05 had the pumps replaced in 08. I just had them done again a couple months ago.

abhatti55

Did you have to pay out of pocket?

WPOZZZ

I have an aftermarket warranty so they covered the repair. However, my dealer charges more on labor and parts that the warranty co. allows, so I paid the difference. Also, only one pump was bad. The other one was on my dime as it needed to be changed due to a revision, which is not covered by the warranty.

AMG903L

I also filed a report with the EPA. Maybe they can open an investigation too. They already caught MB once and it cost them $59 million.

http://www.epa.gov/compliance/complaints/index.html

http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resour.../mercedes.html

cij911

Any updates or news ??? I saw there is another thread about a petition or lawsuit....Ughhhhhh

moosejaw

Nope i check this morning as well as every day
and nothing since MBUSA's response to the NHTSA Claim