| Issue ID | 1244639 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10809115 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 08/12/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I began smelling a strong gasoline order after driving and parking the car. The odor was strongest when the car was parked in the garage. You could not drive the car very far without having to open the windows. After about three weeks i took the car to a mercedes repair mechanic who informed me gasoline was leaking from the fuel pump located under the backseat. Due to the type of fuel tank i had (special order crash resistant tank) i could not just replace the fuel pump. I had to replace the fuel pump, fuel sensors, and the fuel tank. Driving the car without a repair was very dangerous. The cost was $3,000. I had no choice but to repair the car. The car had approximately 102,850 miles on it. Mercedes needs to do the right thing and step up and repair the 2007 e350's that experience this. It is either a design flaw or faulty part. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102850 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRAPEVINE, TX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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