| Issue ID | 1441588 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11064299 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/01/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | One weekend we woke up in the morning to go wash, and as soon as we opened our doors to the vehicle a strong odor of gasoline came out of the vehicle. Inside of the vehicle and in the trunk it smelled a lot like gasoline, it's been like this now for about 4 days and the odor is still strong. It worries me because i have kids. We've been driving around with our windows slightly down, even afraid to turn on the heater or ac |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORWALK, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF52H17FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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