| Issue ID | 1593879 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11245208 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 10/05/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz e320. The contact stated that a fuel odor was perceived inside and outside the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the american service center dealer (703-284-2500, located at 624 s glebe rd, arlington, va 22204) where it was diagnosed that a canister valve and purge valve shut off and caused fuel to leak in the rear of the vehicle. Technician advised that the valves and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa action number: ea13003 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PORT REPUBLIC, MD |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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