| Issue ID | 947060 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10481155 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/02/10 |
| 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 the vehicle emitted a strong gasoline fuel odor once the fuel tank was filled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and located the failure as the fuel tank being cracked due to defective material. The fuel tank was replaced; however the failure was not corrected and the vehicle continued to release a strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who performed a diagnostic and then advised that the fuel sending unit had failed. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 65,523 and the current mileage was 105,190. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65523 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PHOENIX , AZ |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF65J84AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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 |
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