| Issue ID | 966279 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10499900 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL65 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/02/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Gas tank baffle broke loose. As you're aware, this is a safety issue in that sloshing of fuel back and forth affects the vehicle's handling in many ways. In discussing with other sl owners including through mercedes benz world and benz world, this is a common problem that mercedes is well aware of but won't voluntarily recall the vehicles. We need help in ensuring the company stands by its products. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34842 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BURKE, VA |
| VIN pattern | WDBSK79F45FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 12 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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