| Issue ID | 1602518 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11256638 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLK350 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 21/08/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz glk350w2. The contact noticed that once the fuel tank was full, the fuel began to leak out without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v557000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.*pm consumer states that fuel leak was due to a crack in the plastic housing. On 11/05/19 vehicle was taken to mercedes benz of ontario (ontario, ca) to be repaired. The fuel tank, fuel pump, and fuel filter were replaced under an emissions warranty. *dl |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RANCHO CUCAMONGA,, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDCGG5GB9BFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/04/13 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | PUENTE HILLS SUBARU |
| Dealer's telephone number | 626-314-6179 |
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