Issue ID | 1635303 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11299404 |
Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Model | GLE |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 04/01/20 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I purchased my 2016 mercedes benz gle 350 late september 2019. Since i have owned the vehicle i have had issues with water getting in through the lift gate. On saturday jan 4 this water entry through trunk caused my mercedes benz to stall while driving. Fortunately i was on a safe roadway with ample space between other drives and an accident did not occur. After towing it home i had the car diagnosed by my local mercedes benz specialist. The computer had the following stored diagnostic codes. P053f94 stored the fuel pressure during a cold start is implausible. There exists an unexpected instruction. P062800 current the output for the fuel pump has a short circuit to the ground. U010987 current and stored communication with the fuel pump module is faulty. The message is lost. These diagnostic codes led to technical service bulletin water entry through trunk reference number(s) li88. 50-p-069683 version 1 date of issue: april 12, 2019 function group 88. 50 trunk lid complaint trunk seal is loose, vehicle will not start, or check engine light cause possible improper fit of trunk seal or water entry to the fuel pump unit remedy please open a ptss case. Do not modify in anyway. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64537 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA |
VIN pattern | 4JGDA5HB3GAXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 04/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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