Fuel Pump problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML320

My Ml320 vehicle was driven for approximately five hours round trip then parked for the evening. I attempted to start the vehicle the following morning and the vehicle would not start. After doing an exhaustive diagnostic on the vehicle. I removed the fuel pump from inside the fuel tank. I saw that the wiring harness/connector for the hot lead was black and brown in color and the plastic around the harness had melted. I took pictures and stored the pump. I emailed mercedes and asked them to get back with me since my wife and children had been in the vehicle and this is the family vehicle. I also read several forums and complaints on the internet reference mercedes fuel pumps including my specific model. I read how they have caught on fire. I also saw a picture of a fuel pump out of a ml 320 in 2006 that had caught fire and almost looked identical to my fuel pump I had removed. I have looked for recalls and still have not heard back from mercedes. I am at a loss on what to do or if there is anything I can do. I was told that mercedes knows about this problem but that hey are unlikely to do anything because of the cost. I want to report this in case something does happen to me and my family. It will be on record. Thank you for your time.

While driving at highway speeds vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to the fuel pump module, but the problem had not been resolved.

I own a mercedes ml 320, 2001 model. The vehicle has had repeated failures since I purchased it new. The vehicle is now three years old and has 5700-0 miles on it. The most serious failures involve the fuel pump on this vehicle. The fuel pump has failed twice, with the most recent failure being 11/13/03. Large amounts of gas fumes fill the passenger compartment and a serious danger of explosion exist. The fuel pump location for this model is underneath the rear passenger seat and directly under where my children sit. Mercedes benz has been aware of the fuel pump problems for upwards of five years and have failed to correct it or acknowledge a problem with it. No recall or notices to the consumer. In addition the ml 320 model has a long list of other emmision failiures and overall failures. The fuel pump is the main item for my complaint and is a huge safety issue that should be looked into as well as their refusal to address the issue or acknowledge it. Other failures and issues on my car include: o-2 sensor, fuel filter, premature wear and replacement of brake pads (front and back), steering problems, throttle sticking at take off (at times), window motor, drivers side. Switch as failed twice in 57k miles and reason is switch is unable to handle designed amperage. Also a potential fire hazzard. No recall or notice and a repeated know part failure for this model year and other model years, rear emmission evaporator part. Also related to gas fumes in the interior of the vehicle and common failure item. (part name is not correct terminology), battery failure within one year, battery not designed for amperage load either and common failure. Also as fire risk. , numerous other failures that are not entirely safety related for this product. , a serious look into this vehicle and the companies actions regarding these repeated failures of fuel related items and other items is needed and requested.