| Issue ID | 1193046 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10726361 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 05/06/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The e350 mercedes benz has a defected seal gasket on the top of the gas tank and when the tank is filled, fumes and gas will exit this opening in the fuel tank. The fumes are very strong when parked in the garage and mercedes benz has acknowledged this defect in their tanks and the suit has been settled. The benz dealers will not honor the repairs because it is not vin specific and states the my vehicle is not covered. The mercedes benz has extended the warranty on these vehicles for this purpose and it states these details in their letter to all benz owners. The letter states all years 2004 to 2009 e350 vehicles but does not give vin details. Please advise what my next step will be. The nhtsa action number : ea13003 which explains in details what this vehicle defect is and how mercedes benz will repair as an extension of warranty. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56J66AXXXXXX |
| 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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