| Issue ID | 1716148 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11387131 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 02/01/20 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Intermittent fuel leak. Real bad gas smell in cabin coming through the vents. Driver side, in back, down between the engine and body. The fuel lines are pressurized, so it might only leak when the pressure builds up. I kept getting a strong gas smell the garage after parking for long periods. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HARLINGEN, TX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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