| Issue ID | 902882 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10444776 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/09/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dear officer, from the beginning (2010 august, 0 mileage, mb e320) the car has a chemical smell. At first, i thought it will go away. However, in few months it became the most awful chemical smell (it is not mold, diesel fuel or exhaust). This extremely penetrating chemical(s) is/are coming from carpet. Venting/air-recirculation increases chemical concentration in the compartment to extreme levels. The chemical(s) is/are definitively toxic give strong headache, dizziness, cause nausea, vomiting, light-headedness, cause and activate asthma (personal complains) and other problems (google search). Deterioration components of synthetic organic compounds are known inducers of carcinogenesis. I will be happy to provide additional information on health issues. Based on google search chemicals in the car compartment are common problems of mercedes, volkswagen and bmw. The dealership rep agreed wit chemical smell. They offer chemical/deodorizer treatment what i am hesitant to accept as chemical odor reappear in few weeks (google search). Also many chemical deodorizer |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEAGUE CITY, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF22XX9BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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