| Issue ID | 975467 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10508358 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/01/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Just like the other mercedes vehicles, the fuel pumps are under the back seat. My daughter rides in the back. One morning i wake up and my car smelled as if someone poured gasoline all throughout the automobile. I let the windows down and took my car to american auto tech where i spent over 700. 00. It took over 2months to get the smell out of the car and i had to replace the cover and lining that separates the back seat cushion portion from the entrance of the fuel pumps that sit under both back seats of this car. This is not only an issue with the e class but most mercedes made through out that year. I have a receipt in which i have paid and feel that mercedes need to compensate me and others for this defective part or fuel leakage. It even leaks from under the car. This is very dangerous to my family and others around. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MESQUITE, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDDDJ75X36AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 8 |
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