| Issue ID | 978723 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10510660 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/12/10 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Around december 2010 i began noticing there has been a gas smell from rear wheel housing and rear seat whenever i fill up the gas tank. I have experienced with various fuel level and concluded that gas smell starts when gas is more than 3/4 full. I have been trying not to fill gas more than 3/4 and have recently changed a delivery unit and all the seals, which have been problematic areas for many mercedes. The gas smell did not go away and i don't feel safe due to the risk of fire in addition to the unpleasant gas smell in the cabin. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF56H16FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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