Mercedes-Benz Extends Warranty On Gas Tank Components - CarComplaints.com
— Following a federal investigation into problems with the gas tanks, Mercedes-Benz is extending its original warranty to 15 years on gas tank components in 2003-2009 E-Class vehicles and 2006-2011 CLS-Class vehicles. Owners said the odors would decrease after driving for a while but gas would still sometimes leak from the fuel filter. The government investigation determined leaks could occur from the gas tank pressure sensor, the outlet of the gas tank filling limiter valve and at the top of the fuel pump. Once the gas tank is full, gas can leak from small cracks and collect on top the fuel filter, pump and the tank. Mercedes-Benz is extending the original warranty coverage to 15 years and unlimited mileage on "Covered Fuel Tank Components" in 2003-2009 E-Class vehicles and 2006-2011 CLS-Class vehicles. The covered fuel tank components for the warranty extension include the fuel tank, fuel filter/sender, fuel pump, and all related gaskets/seals and retention rings. As mentioned earlier, NHTSA said it found no evidence for back seats affected by leaking gas, however, a lawsuit was filed against Mercedes-Benz based on that claim. Source: www.carcomplaints.com
