Fuel Pump problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz E500

Was just informed today that our 2005 mercedes e 500 sedan needs the fuel/gas tank replaced due to a leak in the upper portion of the gas tank. This is nearly a $2000 job and I believe mercedes needs to address this issue for owners effected by this problem the NHTSA action number on file for this issue pe12001 from browsing the web, I see this is an issue with other mercedes owners as well.

Strong smell of fuel when tank is has been filled up. At first it was just present standing outside the car at the rear drivers side. Now I can smell it inside. The dealer told me I need a $1300 dollar repair. They want to replace the fuel tank, the fuel pump and the sending unit. I have done a lot of reading about this and have found out that this problem is affecting a lot of e class owners from the 2003-2009 productions and even a couple of other mercedes models. One of the service advisers told me they are replacing a lot of tanks, pumps and senders on this style of e class. I am aware there is a recall on the amg e55 for fuel tank/pump/sender leak. They use the same parts in the regular e class cars, not just amg versions. I am afraid to drive the car and can not afford the repair without going into debt. So I have decided to park it. Mercedes of USA has ignored my plea for help. Based on the potentially lethal issue leaking fuel can cause I feel it is best to leave the car parked. This is paralyzing me financially and even more importantly there are lives at risk all over the roads and a lot owners do not even know they are driving a fire hazard. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).