Mercedes Benz CL600 owners have reported 2 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System problems |
This is a known issue to mercedes, this is a major fire hazard, these cars are notorious for this problem. Oil will spray all over the exhaust, and plastic creating a vacuum. Lucky my family hasn't died from this fire hazard. Its all over the mb forums, everyone on repair pal, everyone knows that this is common and life threatening hazard that should be replaced with the redesigned oil cooler. I have contacted Mercedes Benz on this issue.
The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz Cl600. The contact stated that flames appeared from the hood of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the power booster line, evaporation hose, and hydraulic hose needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline and structure). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 148,641.