Last I read Mercedes got an extension from the NHTSA. If they decide to do a recall, how will this affect the class action?

 

I just emailed the OPs legal contact
I forwarded the link of my report to the NHTSA website, specifically my complaint to his attention.

Lets see what he says

 

Got a fast response from him.....
Says he will be in touch in the near future

 

Good question. Hopefully we will get swift and positive response from NHTSA, I imagine it'd be a lot faster than a suit. I'd guess that a recall would not provide for refunds, so maybe that's where a class would pick up? Who knows, but this is too obvious a defect for there not to be satisfaction via one method or another.

 

Actually if someone paid for the repairs like new gas tank etc, refunds would be in order, if the recall is for a new gas tank etc...

 

I'd be surprised if they didn't propose a patch for it instead of replacement, especially since replacement at this point would require a redesign due to it being a defective part. Let's hope they man up though!

 

I just need to find my bill of sales po. Searching tomorrow for it.

 

Please keep the updates coming. It would be great to get a refund. Maybe MB will do an update to the design and do a recall (wishful thinking)

 

Dont think so. That would mean a recall of 400,000 E class @ $956 for one side fuel sending unit. Do the match, thats way too expensive for MB to admit fault

 

I will continue to update as I know more.

...plus 1800 for the cost of tank replacement...

 

Most likely will be a patch first, then when that fails, they will man up

 

Please add me to the list. I just paid MB 1500 for a new sending unit and I don't think it fixed the problem.

 

I have the issue and will be at the dealer Monday the 16th. I have a warranty though. I'll ask about the nhtsa issue when I'm there.

 

I have read that some dealers have replaced the tank under extended warranties. So a replacement tank does exist. MB just won't pay for the fix.

Sign me up! I just started smelling gas last month after a fill up.

 

Please add me and send info on how to join as a plaintiff in the class-action. Thank you.

 

To the OP?
Exactly how many people is the Attorney Neil Goro is representing?

 

Are you having this problem with your '04 now? My '05 that was yours has this problem intermittently. No fuel leaking but fuel smell in the car, usually when it is real hot outside. Add me to the list as well.

 

Good question, I'll shoot him an email and see what the latest is. I haven't reached out for a status update in a while anyway.. Me, probably like everyone else, has been waiting to see what the NHTSA turned up.

 

This hasn't happened to my car yet. Is this something I should worry about? I'm hoping this doesn't happen in 'every' W211...

 

Add me to the list. My car had the recall performed and now its worse than before the recall. If I fill up all the way the fumes inside and out of the car are bad enough to make me really light headed.

 

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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.

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Hello, just last week my E350 2007 completely died while I was sitting at a traffic light. I had it towed to the dealership. Long story short, I have been advised that the Fuel tank sending unit got stuck. There was no gas in the tank, despite the gas gauge showing 1/2 tank full. The cost of repair is going to be $3100 ($1900 part/1200 labor). I asked if there were any recalls on this and advised "none." After researching online, I have found many complaints for this same problem, especially with the E-class. Can anyone advise me how they were able to resolve this issue with MB? If anyone was able to maybe get a discount on repair cost? (my CPO is expired and I did not pick up the after market warranty). I am being told that the sending unit and gas tank have to be completely replaced. This is such a nightmare! Any really good advice is welcomed!

 

Might want to point out that the gas tank and sending unit are emissions related and should be covered under the 8 year 80000 mile warranty. The only way your going to squeeze anything out MB is to play tough

You might also want to file a complaint with the NHTSA.

 

Ok, thanks for the advice. I am awaiting a call back from a "Case Manager" from MB Customer Service. Will mention that warranty info. Thanks again.

 

By chance, can you recommend a company that offers the extended warranty? I know I can go through the finance office but was hoping there was a less expensive route to adding an extended warranty. It seems this could possibly be the first of many service problems to come with my car. I want to be prepared this time.