| Issue ID | 1484548 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11113941 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 02/07/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle exhibiting same characteristics of fuel leak from gas tank as other vehicle models involved in nhtsa investigation ea13-003. Strong fuel odor originating from left rear section of the vehicle behind left rear wheel after fill-up. Only occurs after fill-up with full tank of gas, i only notice when stationary because i am outside of the vehicle. The nhtsa investigation ea13-003 needs to be expanded to include my model vehicle, c55 amg. Also, please see this mbworld. Com thread: https://mbworld. Org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/712997-c55-smells-like-gas-after-i-fill-up. Html |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OAKLAND, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF76J55FXXXXXX |
| 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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