| Issue ID | 1369317 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10971100 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLK350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/12/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On december 9, 2016 i took my 2006 mercedes-benz clk350 to the dealership because of a strong odor of gasoline coming from the back seat area. The dealership found the fuel smell was coming from the left rear fuel sending unit leaking. Although i was aware of the extended warranty agreement between mercedes-benz and nhtsa covering leaking gas tank components on mercedes-benz cars, i was informed by the dealership that the agreement did not include gas tank leaks on my clk vehicle, despite the fact that the same gas tank leak was covered on other mercedes-benz vehicles. Thus, i had to pay for the expensive repair out of pocket. I am requesting that nhtsa amend your prior agreement with mercedes-benz to include additional models such as my 2006 clk 350 which have developed similar leaks in their fuel tank components. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82977 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PALMETTO BAY, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDBTJ56JX6FXXXXXX |
| 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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