| Issue ID | 1010462 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10543266 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E330 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 15/05/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When you start up the car there is a loud tapping/rattling noise sound. You can also hear this noise while idling in traffic. If i stop at a traffic light the noise appeared to get louder. I took the car to the dealer and was told by the service manager that m benz has rectified the problem in the engine by putting insulation. I have also spoken to other owners who had to rebuild the entire motor in odor to stop the noise. As a consumer, i am asking for your help because i am not sure what is wrong with this car as it gives off an odor and i am not sure if the fuel injectors are leaking. Please help as i do not want to put myself or my family in danger. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAND O LAKES, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDHF5KB8DA7XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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