| Issue ID | 793765 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10334837 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML63 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 04/04/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 mercedes benz ml63. Consumer states problems with gasoline leak and fuel gauge indicator *tgw while driving on a cold rainy day, gas fumes gradually filled the passenger compartment. The windows were rolled up and the heater was on at the time. Shortly after, the gas gauge indicator began to approach empty much faster than usual. About an hour later, while the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed gas flowing on the ground around the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and an inspection revealed a rupture in the gas tank. The consumer was informed something such as a road hazard must have hit the vehicle. *jb mb denied the consumers request for reimbursement. Updated 06/10/10.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17800 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | PLEASANTON, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB77E38AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 28/12/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MERCEDES BENZ PLEASANTON |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | PLEASANTON |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 94566 |