2010 Mercedes benz GL350 Fuel System, Diesel Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2010 Mercedes benz GL350 Fuel System, Diesel Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID1041885
 Internal NHTSA #10565780
 ManufacurerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
 BrandMERCEDES BENZ
 ModelGL350
 Model Year2010
 File date12/02/14
 ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemAfter extensive reviews of tdi forums, common rail forums, diesel forums i have found a commonality in the failures in the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp). Mainly those failures were attributed to metal shavings/particles/rust found in diesel fuel systems. The fuel level sending units are usually rusted in each case and most likely is the source of metal/rust contamination and ultimately cause of the hpfp failure. Failure of the hpfp causes the cr to lose pressure therefore the injectors are starved of fuel or worse clogged with rusted metal particles. This sudden loss of fuel causes the engine to shut down instantly along with power steering and power brakes. Depending on the reserve vacuum volume in the booster, consumers may or may not have enough vacuum to adequately bring the vehicle to a safe stop. Also the steering wheel would feel very heavy and the consumer may or may not be able to steer clear of an accident. I wrote to mbusa noting this cause and urged them to investigate this matter seriously before any injury or death happens, also to institute a voluntary safety recall of all cr diesels to determine if rust from the fuel level sending unit is present. I proposed a remedy to mbusa to change out the rusted units for stainless steel ones. I also requested that mbusa provide unlimited warranty replacement free of charge to all bluetec owners and reimburse all those prior to the recall, including any rental car use.
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure49000
Number of Occurences1
Source of the issueNHTSA WEB SITE
 City and StateARCADIA, CA
VIN pattern 4JGBF2FE8AAXXXXXX
 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 persons0
No. of fatalities0
 Date of purchase07/08/26
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlN
Number of cylinders6
Drive train type
Transmission type
 Vehicle speed0
 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
 Dealer's telephone number
 Dealer's city
 Dealer's state code
 Dealer's ZIP code
  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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