Fuel Door Fell Off

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Bradilly

Discussion Starter · Nov 2, 2020

Anyone have the issue of the fuel door just snapping off while closing the door after fueling? Happened to me today. Dealer says it’s not covered

under warranty. My last car from that dealer. Perhaps my last Mercedes? 26000 miles.

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Ian H

· #2 · Nov 3, 2020

Follow the link for a previous post about this issue:

Woe, woe and thrice woe!:mad: So I went to fill up with diesel and when I pushed the fuel flap to release it, it fell out and was left dangling by the diesel cap retainer. Incredibly there was no damage to the painted flap cover or the rear quarter. Not to throw accusations but, due to the...

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Jarmy331

· #3 · Aug 25, 2021 (Edited)

My 2017 GLC43 just turned 80K miles and has been a dream - but the fuel door just fell off. I certainly don't abuse this apparatus! Just filled up and pushed it close and it broke. The dealer wants almost $500 to replace it (includes part, labor, and paint). Checking with a local body shop for a competitive estimate.

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Anju Thapa

· #4 · Dec 1, 2021

Jarmy331 said:
My 2017 GLC43 just turned 80K miles and has been a dream - but the fuel door just fell off. I certainly don't abuse this apparatus! Just filled up and pushed it close and it broke. The dealer wants almost $500 to replace it (includes part, labor, and paint). Checking with a local body shop for a competitive estimate. View attachment 3624

Hi I am having same issue and its quite frustrating. Did you replace the door, How did you fix?

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Jarmy331

· #5 · Dec 1, 2021

Anju Thapa said:
Hi I am having same issue and its quite frustrating. Did you replace the door, How did you fix?

No body shop wanted to touch the repair! So I had to go through the dealer - almost $900 to replace a part that cost $80.

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Jarmy331

· #6 · Dec 1, 2021

Just had mine replaced and was given a tidbit of advice from the dealer.....if the fuel door starts to stick when you try to open it, or it takes more than one push to close it, it's an indication of a problem with the part. My new flap has a two year dealer warranty and I will be paying close attention to the function as it never occured to me previously to report a "fussy" fuel door.

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SteveG

· #7 · Dec 14, 2021

Fuel Filler recess replacement See this easy to replace.

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mckenziecamille21

· #8 · May 18, 2022

Bradilly said:
Anyone have the issue of the fuel door just snapping off while closing the door after fueling? Happened to me today. Dealer says it’s not covered View attachment 3465 under warranty. My last car from that dealer. Perhaps my last Mercedes? 26000 miles. View attachment 3465

This just happened to my 2016 GLC 300 too. Dealer says it is not covered under warranty. If it has happened to so many of us, they need to look at the design, materials and the manufacturing process. I had another Mercedes for 15 years and never had this type of issue.

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SteveG

· #9 · May 19, 2022

Fuel Filler recess replacement

Hi Guys, I have read the other threads regarding the broken flap hinges. This is a basic "How to Replace" Drill out the 4 indents in the corners a 5mm drill is ample, don't go too deep just break thru the outer. On the Left hand side there is a little panel, to remove this use a very small...

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Try this very easy

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