Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 071676 | 09/04/2007 | 10023492 | Mercedes-benz - leaking high pressure fuel pump/possible fuel loss/odor. model e320 / model year unknown. *nj | 12/18/2007 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
| SB-07-16-80D | 04/02/2009 | 10029105 | Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). may be caused by malfuncti | 06/15/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| SB-07-16-80D | 04/02/2009 | 10029105 | Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). may be caused by malfuncti | 06/15/2009 | |
| 2008020001 | 03/01/2008 | 10025554 | Check fuel filter module assembly and repair or replace if necessary. models 211 and 219 amg. model years 2003-2006. csc was received. *pe | 08/20/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 470036 | 05/01/2009 | PB-47-00-36B | 10016670 | Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in | 09/27/2005 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| SB-07-16-80D | 04/02/2009 | 10029105 | Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). may be caused by malfuncti | 06/15/2009 | |
| SB-07-16-08 | 06/16/2008 | 10026201 | Mercedes benz: work on pressure regulator valve (as of cd13, 1600 bar system). fuel loss at the pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to limp home mode, poor output, poor fuel | 10/07/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/28/2012 | 53155 | 1 | |
| I noticed a strong gasoline smell inside the garage when the door is closed. i walked around the car trying to determine where it is coming from. the strongest gas smell is around the rear wheelwell on the drivers side. three days later, the gas smell went away. then i went to fill-up my gas tank after four days and there is the gasoline smell again inside the garage on the same location. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed, but the contact noticed a fuel leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and he smelled a strong odor of fuel. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed, but the contact noticed a fuel leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000. sm. | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 89100 | ||
| Nhtsa action number: pe12001 began smelling fuel coming from rear driver's side area (under rear seat) once fuel tank was fully filled up. the smell would persist until a little above 3/4's of the tank remaining. about two months later, when trying to fill tank up all the way, gas pump would click off before filling up (with about 2 or 3 gallons still empty in the tank). beginning of march, the check fuel cap warning would come on in the instrument cluster. fuel cap was replaced and still same error shows. | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and he smelled a strong odor of fuel. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed, but the contact noticed a fuel leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000. sm. | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 89100 | ||
| Nhtsa action number: pe12001 began smelling fuel coming from rear driver's side area (under rear seat) once fuel tank was fully filled up. the smell would persist until a little above 3/4's of the tank remaining. about two months later, when trying to fill tank up all the way, gas pump would click off before filling up (with about 2 or 3 gallons still empty in the tank). beginning of march, the check fuel cap warning would come on in the instrument cluster. fuel cap was replaced and still same error shows. | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and he smelled a strong odor of fuel. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed, but the contact noticed a fuel leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000. sm. | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 89100 | ||
| Nhtsa action number: pe12001 began smelling fuel coming from rear driver's side area (under rear seat) once fuel tank was fully filled up. the smell would persist until a little above 3/4's of the tank remaining. about two months later, when trying to fill tank up all the way, gas pump would click off before filling up (with about 2 or 3 gallons still empty in the tank). beginning of march, the check fuel cap warning would come on in the instrument cluster. fuel cap was replaced and still same error shows. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 107830 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and she smelled a strong odor of fuel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the fuel pump was replaced. the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the seal ring on the fuel pump was replaced. the failure continued. the vehicle was again taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. the contact was also informed that the entire fuel tank may need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 107,830. kmj | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 107830 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and she smelled a strong odor of fuel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the fuel pump was replaced. the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the seal ring on the fuel pump was replaced. the failure continued. the vehicle was again taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. the contact was also informed that the entire fuel tank may need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 107,830. sm. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 45000 | ||
| A strong odor of gasoline eminates from car after filling it up with gasoine. had a mechanic trouble shoot and it was determined to be a leak in the fuel sensor which was causing gasoline to puddle on top of fuel tank underneath the back seat of the automobile. | |||
| 07/21/2011 | 81400 | ||
| 2004 e320 mercedes fuel smell possibly due to a recall issue of the fuel sender recall and/or fuel filler recall . i just purchased the car a couple of months ago and noticed this smell yesterday when i filled up my gas tank. i did some researech and noticed that there was an emissions recall from mercedes about these issues. i am scared that the recall part is leaking fuel and will blow up killing my family and i | |||
| 06/03/2011 | 102000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer for routine maintenance where he was informed that his vehicle had a fuel leak coming from the sending unit on the top of the gasoline tank. the dealer informed the contact that there was a failure in the seal. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 102,000. bw | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 22716 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e 320. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the garage and exhibiting an abnormally overpowering gasoline fuel odor. the odor filled both the garage and the contacts residence. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a fuel leak. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that a case manager would return the contacts call. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 22,716. the vin was not available. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 22716 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e 320. while parked the contact stated his garage and home was filled with a fuel smell. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure. the mechanic stated there was a fuel leak. the manufacturer was contacted and stated a case manager would return the contacts call. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 22,716. ds | |||
| 12/11/2010 | 25000 | ||
| Mercedes 2004 e320 fuel tank leaking under rear passenger seat. strong odor of gasoline which is worst right after fillup, became progressively worse over time. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/02/2012 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Nhtsa action# pe12001 heavy fuel smell for several days after filling vehicle up with fuel. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2004 mercedes benz e320. consumer states problem with vehicle gas tank *tgw the consumer stated after refueling the vehicle, he smelled a strong odor of gas in the days that followed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized service center where an inspection revealed the fumes were coming from a hole in the gas tank, which was a well- known manufacturing defect. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 06/10/2009 | 35500 | 1 | |
| Gas leak in cabin area under rear seat behind driver. i removed the seat and saw a collection of fuel accumate on top of the fuel sender unit and smells when gas tank is full. however, the smell disappears as gas is used up. i took to dealer and they refuse to cover under manufacturer defect. this is major defect and when i searched the internet several folks had the same issue. please help with getting the manufacturer to cover this since this is a major hazard the a major safety issue and could cause explosion... *tr | |||