| Issue ID | 927145 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10463512 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 04/04/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the fuel was leaking. There was also a strong gasoline odor emitting from the rear of the vehicle that would worsen when the fuel tank was refueled to capacity. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue who advised the contact that the vehicle was outside of warranty and provided no further assistance. Failure mileage was 98,000 and current mileage was 101,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOUNT PLEASANT , SC |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF65J05AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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