!!! ATTENTION !!!! - FUEL LEAK ISSUE HAS BEEN SETTLED BY DAIMLER-BENZ... 2014.12.23
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From: Phoenix AZ
2003 E55 AMG
Called my local dealer 2-3 weeks ago and they knew about the gas tank issue so he ordered a gas tank without me even going in. Called me this morning saying they had it in and I dropped off the car this afternoon and gave me a brand new GLK loaner no questions asked.
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2003 E55 AMG
Umm I wouldn't, when they pull the seat you can tell gas has been sitting there and why it smells inside the car. When I called my local dealer I even asked should I fill it up so you guys can smell it and they said no try to keep it low as possible. Which I did and I brought the car in today and left with a loaner with no issues.
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06 E55
Umm I wouldn't, when they pull the seat you can tell gas has been sitting there and why it smells inside the car. When I called my local dealer I even asked should I fill it up so you guys can smell it and they said no try to keep it low as possible. Which I did and I brought the car in today and left with a loaner with no issues.
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'04 E55 AMG
Just bought my 04 (FL car) and drove it back to MI- no issues. Found it leakng fuel in the garage the next morning!
Local dealer had it for 3 days only to say "it's too old, we can't cover it".
2nd dealer said they were aware of the warranty extension and ordered a tank no questions asked. The dealers have had the car longer than I have!!
At least MB stepped up to the plate on this one...
Local dealer had it for 3 days only to say "it's too old, we can't cover it".
2nd dealer said they were aware of the warranty extension and ordered a tank no questions asked. The dealers have had the car longer than I have!!
At least MB stepped up to the plate on this one...
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04 E55 99 SC400 01 Z06 Corvette
I took mine in on 2/26/15 service advisor said it would take 4 weeks for parts to arrive from Germany, well 4 weeks later I called for an update now parts are on backorder anybody else having this problem? Why cant they get the parts from another dealer as people later then me are getting theres fixed?
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I took mine in on 2/26/15 service advisor said it would take 4 weeks for parts to arrive from Germany, well 4 weeks later I called for an update now parts are on backorder anybody else having this problem? Why cant they get the parts from another dealer as people later then me are getting theres fixed?
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From: New Jersey
'04 E55 AMG
I took mine in on 2/26/15 service advisor said it would take 4 weeks for parts to arrive from Germany, well 4 weeks later I called for an update now parts are on backorder anybody else having this problem? Why cant they get the parts from another dealer as people later then me are getting theres fixed?
I'm grateful for the loaner though and skipped a winters worth of abuse!
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From: Earth, USA, Atlanta, GA
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I want to say I am the only one that pulled in with gas fumes and left in the same car. Seems like everybody got a loaner...with the temps rising the tank is getting fumier (new word...)
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04 E55 99 SC400 01 Z06 Corvette
Ok makes me feel better I thought I was the only one getting the run around
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My CLS63 has been getting the gas smell on and off alot... now I know why???Called my SA at Euro Motorcars in Germantown,MD he was gone for the day but sure I will get a call first thing in the morning. I have pulled both seats up and notice a hairline crack on the driver side sending unit with a hint of fuel sitting on top of the unit (took pics). I notice that the seat cushion really absorb a lot of the fumes!
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2003 E55 AMG
Nice. But curious why would the car run stronger?
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Last month, I took my car in for a pulley issue and the dealer said that my car was unsafe to drive and that the gas tank would have to be replaced. Three to 4 weeks for parts to come in from Germany. In 2013 I had mentioned gas smell problem to same dealer and they replaced the sending unit seal, this reduced smell in cabin but, not outside car. I reported this in the survey that comes after any service done at dealer, at the time. When I asked if I would be getting a credit for the seal, they had me go through customer service, after 3 calls explaining the logic of the credit and a chat with service manager they will reimburse me for the repair, which was $488. All Good.
It took 4 weeks to get my car back only to now have an airmactic front end issue 5 miles down the road, $3000. UGH!! Any one know if having a car sit for 4 weeks would cause this issue to suddenly appear? They did replace my engine mounts and fix some oil line issues while waiting for gas tank from Germany. Any advice would be appreciated.
It took 4 weeks to get my car back only to now have an airmactic front end issue 5 miles down the road, $3000. UGH!! Any one know if having a car sit for 4 weeks would cause this issue to suddenly appear? They did replace my engine mounts and fix some oil line issues while waiting for gas tank from Germany. Any advice would be appreciated.
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2003 E55 AMG
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2004 e55
Hey guys just wanted to let you know They are fixing my gas tank which has a crack on the top hump. They might swap out the fuel sending units as well but I'm not totally sure if they diagnosed that was a problem also which that might be leaking too but I'm not sure. I made sure to fill up my tank before I went so they can smell the gas
- I went to Mercedes in Coral Gables, located in Miami FL
- Spoke to ALDO
- They gave me a Jetta as a rental which sucks but its fully paid by them
- My car is a 2004
- They are paying for everything
- I went to Mercedes in Coral Gables, located in Miami FL
- Spoke to ALDO
- They gave me a Jetta as a rental which sucks but its fully paid by them
- My car is a 2004
- They are paying for everything
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2005 E55 AMG - - 2005 SL55 AMG - - - - - - 2006 SLK55 AMG - - - - - - 2013 Ducati Diavel AMG -
My Dealership just contacted me stating that my new tank, sending unit, and additional parts are now in. They diagnosed my tank/fuel smell issues months ago in January. It took them 3 months to receive the replacement parts since this issue seems to be in high demand to fix. They didn't keep my car though and in the meantime just told me not to fill it full, just to 3/4 max and it won't leak. That did help for a simple fix and going to drop it off soon when I return stateside.. Free of charge of course!! 
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Took mine in 2 days ago. Will need a complete tank. Service advisor called this morning said an estimate of 2-3 weeks for parts to come in from Germany. Gave me a GLK loaner for the time being.
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2006 E55 AMG
My understanding from a buddy who is a tech at MB is they are gonna be building tank as a unit in Germany and shipping whole from now on. No more piecing together at dealer. Thats whats on backorder now.
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I stopped by my dealer the other day. I was going to hand him the letters and printouts from this thread. The SA said not needed. He punched some things in his computer, made a few calls and told me, since my car is an 05 wagon, he does not know if I need a whole new tank and pump or just pump. I am to bring it in next week for them to take a look at and decide. We will see how it goes.
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I picked up my car from RBM Atlanta. New tank, filters, senders, etc. I'm not sure if its just me but the car itself runs A LOT better. It idles smoother, revs quicker, etc. I was going on 92,000 miles on the original pumps. The evap line broke, tank was cracked, and the senders were leaking. It still smells of gas inside due to the residue it left on the seats and rear bench foam seals but it's going away.
I dropped the car off Tuesday at noon and picked it up Friday at 9AM. Quick turnaround and they hooked me up with a badass C300 with the Sport package and "AMG" stuff. I was happy
I dropped the car off Tuesday at noon and picked it up Friday at 9AM. Quick turnaround and they hooked me up with a badass C300 with the Sport package and "AMG" stuff. I was happy
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I stopped by my dealer the other day. I was going to hand him the letters and printouts from this thread. The SA said not needed. He punched some things in his computer, made a few calls and told me, since my car is an 05 wagon, he does not know if I need a whole new tank and pump or just pump. I am to bring it in next week for them to take a look at and decide. We will see how it goes.
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