!!! ATTENTION !!!! - FUEL LEAK ISSUE HAS BEEN SETTLED BY DAIMLER-BENZ... 2014.12.23
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!!! ATTENTION !!!! - FUEL LEAK ISSUE HAS BEEN SETTLED BY DAIMLER-BENZ... 2014.12.23
Check out the information below:
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/bus...robe/20800823/
Looks like MBZ will now cover all repairs for MY2003 -2009 E Class for up to 15 years (and unlimited mileage) for fuel leaks....
Get those fuel tanks fixed, gents!!!
And for those of you who paid out-of-pocket: Go ask for your refund!!!!
-G
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/bus...robe/20800823/
Looks like MBZ will now cover all repairs for MY2003 -2009 E Class for up to 15 years (and unlimited mileage) for fuel leaks....
Get those fuel tanks fixed, gents!!!
And for those of you who paid out-of-pocket: Go ask for your refund!!!!
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NHTSA said it is "closing this investigation based on the manufacturer's extend warranty of the affected fuel system components and in consideration that the nature of the leaks does not appear to present an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety."
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Okay, gotta find the letter that MB published and march into the dealer. Or better yet just call MB since most of us have record of visiting the stealer.
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I'll take the cash if I can get it, but this part is stupid:
yes - when the fuel adds up on the top of the sender, it moves around and soaks INSIDE the car, under the "Steel plate" that is not sealed perfectly.
NHTSA said when the tank is full, fuel can slowly weep or seep from micro-cracks in these components and may collect in cavities on top of the filter/sender, pump, or tank. "Contrary to complainant's allegations that fuel entered the inside of their vehicle under the rear seat bench, neither (NHTSA) nor Mercedes found a plausible way for this to occur," NHTSA said. "The fuel tank is located outside of the passenger compartment, attached to the underside of the vehicle. The service access ports for the fuel filter/sender (driver's side) and fuel pump (passenger's side) are located under the rear seat bench, covered by a steel plate, sealed and bolted to the vehicle floor."
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Here we go:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...3003-61085.pdf
Letter explaining how stealers will deal with customers.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...3003-61085.pdf
Letter explaining how stealers will deal with customers.
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They explicitly proved somehow that the fuel does not wick past the plate. Strange, as it usually does.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...3003-61088.pdf
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...3003-61088.pdf
If anyone finds out how/when we can get re-imbursed please post it up... Otherwise Great news if they actually take care of this...
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What about those that had to fix out of pocket prior to 12/23/14? Where does that leave us? Does this mean that during the 15 yrs, we can take it in for multiple repairs if it leaks again and again?
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Great question. I'm going to call my local dealer today to see how to go about even getting the work done.
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As the world turns yet again with the Dealer. Just called my dealer and was told there is no such thing and they have never even heard a a fuel leak in these cars. Are you FUDGING kidding me? All the information I gave the manager was complete news to him and there is nothing he can do. Good Times !!!!
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According to the service department at a dealership an hour away from the dealer local to me, they say it's not in the system yet. Damn.
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Haven't had this problem yet....knock on wood. But glad they are taking care of it. With all of the recalls going on with other manufacturers they probably figured that a lot of people have been complaining about smelling fuel and if one of these actually does ignite...
