| Issue ID | 1389314 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11003047 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 30/06/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that for the past month, a fuel odor inside the cabin developed. The contact noticed a wet spot on the driveway and upon inspection did not find where the fuel was leaking from. The vehicle was taken to caliber motors mercedes benz of anaheim california and the diagnosis was that the passenger side side fuel sending unit cover and seal were worn out and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ORANGE, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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