| Issue ID | 1429772 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11052361 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 17/08/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c300w. While driving, the contact noticed a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the fuel odor became extremely strong. The contact then noticed fuel on the ground and stated that fuel was visible everywhere when the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to w. I. Simonson mercedes-benz at (855) 677-2690 (1626 wilshire blvd, santa monica, ca 90403), but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz in palm springs where the contact was advised to take the vehicle back to w. I. Simonson mercedes-benz where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARINA DEL REY, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF5EB2ARXXXXXX |
| 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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