Other Fuel System Tank Filling/charging Problems of Mercedes Benz E55 - part 2

My car has been to the dealer no fewer than 4 times for various fuel system related issues. The symptoms of each part failure involve a pervasive gas smell filling the cabin of the vehicle, and gasoline usually pools under the rear seat. The smell is so potent that the car is undriveable, and the pooling of gasoline inside the passenger cabin must be extremely dangerous. The gas tank, fuel senders, fuel pump, charcoal filters, and gasket between the tank and fuel senders have been replaced to no avail. I have had to fight to have this paid for under my existing Mercedes Benz extended warranty. My warranty expires in July of 2013, and I am extremely concerned that this will continue to happen. My most recent dealer visit for this problem was 2 days ago. Nothing was replaced, and they confirmed that oem parts replacements have been used to fix the issue each time. . . Which is a problem because they continue to fail.

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Fuel leaks from tank when it is filled to the top. Car has been to dealer and had fuel tank seals replaced twice. Fuel pumps, gauge and hose system was also replaced for $1,500. Strong odor of gasoline if the car is parked in my garage after filling tank. I kept the pump assembly as a souvenir and see that many parts are brittle and prone to cracking. Materials in fuel pumping system appear to be inappropriate for driving in hot florida climate. Car has been kept in garage since new (except after filling gas tank).

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This complaint is in reference to NHTSA action #pe12001. During 2009, at approximately 31k miles on the vehicle (2005 Mercedes Benz E55), a strong fuel smell/odor was evident in the passenger cabin. The smell was strongest at the rear seat driver's side. This issue was brought to the attention of a service advisor at a Mercedes Benz authorized service center. An open recall was indicated to replace the driver and passenger side fuel sender units in the fuel tank, located below the rear seat. The recall was performed at 31,300 miles and while the fuel tank was not replaced, the problem did appear to be resolved. During 2012, at approximately 50k miles, the same strong fuel smell/odor in the passenger cabin reoccurred, subsequent to the factory warranty expiration date. Upon closer inspection, after removing the rear seat bottom and driver and passenger side access panels, it was immediately apparent fuel had collected/pooled in a cavity on top of the fuel tank where the driver side fuel sender unit is located--ultimately confirming some type of fuel leak. When inspecting the passenger side fuel sender unit, the area appeared to be dry with no fuel leaking on that side. After this inspection was completed, the pooled fuel on the driver's side fuel tank was removed and the surrounding area was cleaned and dried before reinstalling the access panels and rear seat bottom. Currently at 54k miles, the fuel leak has been somewhat lessened/avoided by only filling the fuel tank to no more than 3/4 capacity (or, about 15 gallons out of 21). There remains, however, a slight fuel smell/odor reoccurring during instances when the vehicle has been parked outside for extended periods in the summer heat. Also, when the fuel tank is filled to capacity, the strong fuel smell/odor immediately returns and again requires the unsettling task of cleaning up the leaked fuel.

I filled my tank with gas drove it home and parked it in my garage. Later I went out to the garage and smelled a very strong odor of gas. I thought my husband might have left a container of gas in the garage. A couple of days later I went to a friends home in the country side and noticed an intense smell of fuel in my car. I thought somehow maybe my husband transported gas in a container it the interior of the car, but he had not. I had to call road side assistance because on the return trip not only was the gas smell more intense, but I had a flat tire. Immediately road side assistance came changed the tire and took us home and drove the car to the mb dealership. I paid for a new tank to be installed and they paid to remove the padding and liner and replace it from the seat behind the tank. From 2010 to 2014 three more events of fuel smell in and out of the car after filling the tank have since occurred and required repair. Once it was said to be the lines or injection system. After the lines were repaired though the smell remained and this was solved by placing a new tank again in October 2012. The latest leak occurred just as the first, and on November 7, 2014 a new tank has not been placed yet. The interior of the car is intolerably caustic with gas fumes. I am out of warranty and am driving an explosive time bomb filled with carcinogenic petroleum. These cars need a recall. I see I am not the only to submit a complaint for this dangerous hazard. The tank fuel leak for the s class and e class spanning 2003-2008 is discussed on Mercedes Benz forums, as well.