| Issue ID | 1025369 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10554005 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 26/11/13 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Filled up the vehicle and drove it approximately three miles to my home, parked vehicle in the garage. Later that evening i noticed a very strong fuel odor in the garage. Did some research on a couple mercedes owners online forums that indicate that fuel leakage is a common issue with my 2003-2009 e series models. Removed the vehicle rear seat (fuel tank is located under seat) and the screwed-down inspection seal to view the fuel sending unit. Observed a significant quantity of fuel puddled on the top of the fuel sending unit. See photo at: http://screencast. Com/t/aufw5k7lqz clearly there is a fuel leak and from my research this is a common issue with the 2003-2009 mercedes e series models. From what i've seen, mercedes dealers will not repair this issue under warranty or recall and typically charge $1500-2500 for repairs. Hundreds of mercedes owner have documented this issue on forums at mbworld. Org and benzworld. Com 1. Mbworld. Org - http://mbworld. Org/forums/w211-amg/363759-urgent-notice-03-06-e55s-were-involved-fuel-sender-recall-bombs. Html 2. Benzworld. Com - http://www. Benzworld. Org/forums/w211-e-class/1602584-gas-smell-after-filling-up-tank. Html there are many more threads like these and a class action lawsuit was filed as well. Http://www. Mercedesfueltankclassaction. Com. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TEMPE, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF65J24AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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