| Issue ID | 1126777 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10651540 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS550 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 27/10/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Upon smelling gasoline when the auto in question was filled, we were directed my mercedes dealership on west sahara in the city of las vegas in the state of nevada. The owner replaced the gas cap. The auto in question continued to smell of gasoline off and on. In september of 2014 the auto displayed a signal at the engine needed to be looked at. The auto was taken back to mercedes on west sahara and the owner was informed that there was a fuel tank leak. Due to the quote of $3500 to fix the issue, the auto was taken to g&g auto and authorized mercedes repair shop in las vegas. The lead mechanic confirmed the fuel tank leak and showed the owner how the gas pooled on top of the tank which is just under the back seat. Obviously a huge danger. The owner of g&g autoshop informed the owner that this is a very common problem and alerted us to the documentation on the internet regarding class action law suits. The owner contacted mercedes head quarters in new york city and well as the general manger of the west sahara service center. The owner was told that the car was no longer under warranty and they would not repair the car unless paid. The car was ultimately repaired at g&g auto shop. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS , NV |
| VIN pattern | WDDDJ72X87AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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