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2004 Mercedes benz SL Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	923813
Internal NHTSA #	10461084
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	SL
Model Year	2004
File date	01/06/12
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	A pounding noise (like a hammer hitting a 2x4) occurred repeatedly whenever i started or stopped. It turned out to be a failure of the baffles inside the gas tank and required a replacement of the gas tank at a cost of over $2000. This is clearly a defect in materials or workmanship and should be the subject of a recall. The baffles sliding around the tank would ultimately cause it to leak if the tank were not replaced. The dealer would not pay for the replacement. It has apparently occurred on many mercedes cars according to the internet reports. *js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	46239
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EDINA, MN
VIN pattern	WDBSK75F34FXXXXXX
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	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
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Vehicle speed	5
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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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2004 Mercedes benz SL Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mercedes benz SL Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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