| Issue ID | 985460 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10515297 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS550 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 18/03/13 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Check engine light came on. Reads p0456 evap small leak detected. After filling gas tank full or anything over 3/4 full. Strong gas fumes smell inside and outside of car. Checked top of fuel pump under rear driver's seat. Fuel was puddled on top of this unit. (i have pictures if needed) replaced fuel pump seal ring and gas cap with new parts. Problem has came back with more check engine codes and strong gas smell/fumes inside car. I believe e-class 03-06 have same safety issues, and hope my 07 cls550 will be included in a possible recall, etc. As i believe the cars use same parts/platform. Refer to: nhtsa# pe12001. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61585 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TAMPA, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDDJ72X07AXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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