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  Defect Investigation of Refueling Spit Back

Investigation of Refueling Spit Back

Subject: Refueling spit back
Components covered:
  • Vehicle speed control linkages
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Aug. 30, 1999. It was closed on Nov. 17, 1999. Two owners of the subject vehicles have had trouble refueling the vehicle due to excessive "click-offs" and spit-backs. Both owners have reported being completel soaked when gasoline sprayed from the tank.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230

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