Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCEDES BENZ / SLK230 / 1999

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 999096098 Incident Date: Dec, 08 1999
Consumer's City: JACKSONVILLE BEACH Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model Name: SLK230 Model Year: 1999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WDBKK47F9XF Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 10 1999 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Apr, 30 1999
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 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