| Issue ID | 1173403 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10704238 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/11/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2007 e350 mercedes has a fuel leak. The local mercedes dealership (el dorado hills, ca) inspected the car, found the leak to be coming from the left side fuel pump at the fuel tank, acknowledged that it was a common problem, and that mercedes had extended the warranty to cover fuel system repairs. So i left the car to be repaired, but later the dealership calls and says my car is a pzev (partial zero emissions vehicle) car, and therefore not covered by the warranty extension, even though it is the same part that fails on a non-pzev car that is covered. I've had several conversations with mbusa ([xxx] ) and the local dealership (service rep. [xxx]). They have offered me a 15% discount on the repair. I have already paid them $165. 00 for the inspection. This dangerous defect in the fuel system should be repaired free of charge by mercedes. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EL DORADO HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X17BXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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