| Issue ID | 1132897 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10658985 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 11/11/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e350. While driving approximately 35 mph, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times after the fuel tank was filled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. Updated 12/30/14*cn the consumer stated the fuel pump was replaced, the location of the fuel pump was cleaned twice, replaced foam insulation on top the tank, the entire rear seat component was replaced, and the fuel tank was replaced. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive per the service tech due to the gasoline smell. Updated 5/28/2015 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MADISON, AL |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X878XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MERCEDES BENZ OF HUNTSVILLE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | HUNTSVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | AL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 35806 |