| Issue ID | 1131594 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10654997 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS55 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/03/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel sender unit was recalled in 2008, only months before we purchased the vehicle as the 2nd owner. This was purchased as a certified pre owned vehicle. We have obtained a vehicle master inquiry from mercedes benz and there is nothing that makes it very clear that the original recall was ever handled properly. In 2013, we experienced s strong odor of fuel when the car was filled with gasoline. The car seemed to lag at takeoff, out of turns, and idled roughly. When the vehicle was brought in for service, we were told nothing of the recall, and were charged $1,015. 00 to replace the part (which was the exact part # of the faulty unit). Over the last few months, we noticed the smell again once in a while. The vehicle displayed the same signs as the previous time. At this point, the fuel smell is so strong, the vehicle is almost undriveable. When in the garage, you can smell the fuel through the wall into the closet (the closest room beyond the garage). We are in firm belief that we should be reimbursed by mercedes benz for charging us for repairs that should have been repaired under the recall notice, which our vin is included under, and we should now receive the repairs free of charge due to the recurring nature, original recall, handling of the situation, and ongoing investigation. This is no coincidence, and mb is attempting to sweep the situation under the rug. They are failing to stand behind their claims of "german engineering," excellent customer service, etc. Etc. This is not what you expect from a vehicle with a $94,000. 00 base price. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDDDJ76X16AXXXXXX |
| 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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| 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 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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