| Issue ID | 1218755 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10763086 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/09/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have been smelling gasoline for months now on the exterior of my car, on 9/9/15 i started the car drove a short distance it died in the middle of the street. I had it towed to mercedes who said i needed a new gas tank installed for 3600. 00. I asked about the class action regarding fuel tanks and they told me it only applies to vehicles with plastic gas tanks? I have already been forced to replace the transmission 6800 and the top end of the engine 4400 and now this. Mb needs to pay for this repair in full. Please help! Thank you |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 179550 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PHOENIX, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56J26AXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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