| Issue ID | 947327 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10481313 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/10/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We recently purchased a 2004 e320 with 71000 miles in august 2012. Last week, now with 74000 miles, we noticed a strong gas smell in the car. After doing some research online and in mercedes forums we concluded that it may be the fuel unit. We pulled the rear seat and took off the cap and noticed a pool of gas, right under where our 2 yr olds car seat is, about 2 cups that i took out by soaking numerous papertowels. I also took pictures just in case it may be needed it the future. Throughout all my searches online i've noticed that this problem is very common in the e class and numerous people have tried to resolve it through mercedes but nothing has been done. A recall was issued for the e55 trim but no other, which makes us wonder why. We will not drive it until it gets fixed (as of today it has not been ) because we feel it is not safe for our family to have a pool of gas with electrical wires right beneath our seats. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WICHITA FALLS, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF65J84AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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