| Issue ID | 1123243 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10649089 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/11/11 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I needed to replace my gasoline tank in my mercedes benz when the smell from gasoline fumes became overwhelming. I had the smell, especially after i filled up the tank for several years and was always told that nothing was wrong and that a gasoline smell after filling up is normal. When i took in the car because i could not drive it any longer because of the severe smell, i was told that my gas tank had a leak and needed to be replaced. I was also told this was very unusual. The gas tank has been replaced and i have had no gasoline smell since then. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | UPLAND, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56JX6AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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