| Issue ID | 945620 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10479783 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 25/09/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, she smelled an overpowering gasoline odor being emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel tank seam had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the dealer would be handling the repair costs however, the dealer stated that the manufacturer would handle the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 74,000. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PALM DESERT, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56J46AXXXXXX |
| 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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