Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCEDES BENZ / 420 / 1997
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005035331 | Incident Date: Aug, 07 2005 |
| Consumer's City: DURHAM | Consumer's State: NC |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Model Name: 420 | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WDBJF72F2VA | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Aug, 22 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Nov, 14 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: I recently had a gas tank pressure sensor replaced on my 1997 e model mercedes. upon inspection of the interior of the gas tank, it was discovered that the return lines inside the tank had become disconnected which could result in loss of tank pressure, leakage, and /or improper emission system sensor readouts. the tank has not been damaged due to mpact so the disconnected line appears to be a design or engineering defect. in addition, the improper functioning of the return line equipment within the gas tank has a major impact on gas mileage. the defective return lines require the replacement of the total gas tank as a repair measure at a cost of over $800. i have retained the defective tank. please advise if you need any additional details |