| Issue ID | 853455 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10395745 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/03/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e350. The contact noticed the check engine light illuminating along with a leak underneath her vehicle. The vehicle was then inspected by a dealer who advised her that when the fuel level was low and she added fuel outside air was entering the tank causing the leak. The entire fuel line and tank were repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that they would not offer any assistance. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COLUMBIA, SC |
| 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? | |
| 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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