| Issue ID | 1726507 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11397478 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/01/20 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver is experiencing a heavy odor of gasoline after fill up. Vehicle is not overfilled/topped off. Vehicle was sitting inside garage when owner noticed a heavy fuel odor and notified fire department to investigate. Per recommendations of fire department, keep vehicle out of garage until issue could be inspected by a qualified mechanic. Mechanic inspected fuel system and found fuel leak under rear seats near fuel pump/sending unit. Mercedes benz refuses repair issue saying it is not a safety issue. Gasoline fumes/vapors are especially heavy inside a single car garage, and if a ignition source is introduced it could become fatal. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 147000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELKRIDGE, MD |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF82J94XXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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