NHTSA Complaint #11462683 — 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E500

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11462683
Vehicle	2005 MERCEDES BENZ E500
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 26, 2022
Date Filed	April 28, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	HI

Consumer Description

The 2005 E500 W211 gas tank cracks leaking fuel sending unit and fuel pump. The odor of gas permeates the cabin, recall campaign number 2008-020001, and it’s extension information of 15 years dated Jan. 2015 signed by Ralph S. Fisher GM customer assistance center. The dealer in Hawai’i refuse to honor the recall warranty. It’s traveling a bomb.

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