Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems |
When removing the fuel nozzle from the fuel tank, the fuel shoots out of the tank as if from a hose. In my case it went all over my face and clothes due to the position I was in at the time (hence the property damage amount). It appears that there is a great deal of pressure inside the tank. The dealer said they would have to replace the entire fuel tank as well as other parts because "for some reason" the fuel went into other areas of the car, and "we're not sure how. " the potential for a major hazard, including possible injuries is tremendous given that we are talking about leaking (rather spewing) fuel being spilled on the ground and (as in my case), on my person. I am grateful no one was smoking and that when I started my engine back up to leave the gas station, that there were no sparks.
While putting gas into the vehicle, and after consumer filled up the tank, while removing the fuel filler, gas coming from the vehicle sprayed out onto the occupant for about 20 seconds which if there was a source of ignition, it may have started a fire. Please provide further information.
When removing the fuel nozzle from the fuel tank, fuel shoots out of the tank like a fountain. It seems as though there is pressure in the tank which causes the fuel to shoot out of the tank for about 30 seconds. Wihle driving home following this incident, the engine bucked, surged and stalled multiple times. The vehicle is being checked by the dealer.