| Issue ID | 1618856 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11280206 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 01/10/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz c300w4. When the contact entered the vehicle, he noticed a fuel odor. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, it stalled and began to roll backwards without warning. The contact took the vehicle to mercedes-benz of paramus (755 nj-17, paramus, nj 07652, (201) 977-6365) and was informed that the fuel hose and the fuel line needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered little assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALLENDALE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 55SWF4KB5FUXXXXXX |
| 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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