| Issue ID | 1136564 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10661638 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 06/01/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel smell outside of vehicle after filling the tank. Took to dealer in valencia ca. They tightened the fuel filler neck. The following week when we filled up, same issue. Responded via email to service manager that the problem was not corrected. Brought car back for service in nov 2014. Dealer says car out of extended warranty 3 weeks. Cost: $2500. Offers 15% off service, this is a nice gesture and it is appreciated. However, the problem was identified (and not corrected) while the car was under warranty. Defect investigation underway at nhtsa and a class-action lawsuit filed in ga. We feel mb is responsible for the replacement of the fuel sending unit. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PALMDALE , CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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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