| Issue ID | 1630068 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11291517 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 26/12/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A few days ago, i began smelling a strong smell of gasoline when i drove my car. This went on for several days, so i took my car into the dealership. As soon as i described my problem to the service staff and before they checked me in, they asked me if the model was a mercedes c300. When i replied that it was, they said that they had seen this problem quite often on this model. Given the low mileage of 23,115 miles on my car, a fuel line leak would not normally be expected to occur. Considering that fact along with the reported commonality of this issue, i am concerned that, for other drivers with this potential problem, the symptoms may involve more than just the scent of gasoline and result in car fires or accidents. Neither the dealership nor corporate mercedes have been responsive to my concerns. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DENVER, CO |
| VIN pattern | 55SWF4KB6FUXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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