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…
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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. *AK
NHTSA ODI #715939
Mileage unknown · Aug 2, 1999
Fuel System, Gasoline
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. *AK
NHTSA ODI #844006
Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 1999
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
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 B…
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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. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #834512
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PE05051 · Brake Lamp Failure
Opened Sep 22, 2005 · Closed Dec 2, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
IN ITS LETTER DATED OCTOBER 28, 2005, MERCEDES-BENZ USA STATED THAT IT WOULD CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REMEDY DEFECTIVE BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLIES IN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2004 MERCEDES BENZ SLK VEHICLES.THE BASE OF THE BRAKE LAMP SOCKET CAN BE SUBJECT TO THERMAL DEFORMATION OVER TIME.THIS DEFORMATION CAN CAUSE MOVEMENT IN THE SOCKET-TO-BULB CONNECTION, WHICH MAY LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE SOCKET, AND FAILURE OF THE BULB TO ILLUMINATE.ALL REAR LAMP MODULES (WHICH CONTAIN BRAKE, TURN SIGNAL, TAIL AND BACKUP LAMPS) WILL BE REPLACED WITH REDESIGNED REAR LAMP MODULES WITH A MORE HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL AND ENHANCED SOCKET HOLDER DESIGN TO WITHSTAND THE HEAT INSIDE THE REAR LAMP MODULE.SEE NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V505 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
PE99055 · Refueling Spit Back
Opened Aug 30, 1999 · Closed Nov 17, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
Two owners of the subject vehicles have had trouble refueling the vehicle due to excessive click-offs and spit-backs.Both owners have reported being completel soaked when gasoline sprayed from the tank.
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