| Issue ID | 1103681 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10628591 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 31/10/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I began noticing a strong smell of gas from inside and outside the car. I took the car to the dealer and they removed the rear seats and access panel to the fuel sending units. They found fuel leaking from the fuel sending unit with fuel level sensor on the driver's side. It was leaking from the unit itself not the seal ring. Damage code 047006767. Dealer indicated it was necessary to replace. Replaced fuel sending unit with fuel level sensor and replaced with new, reconnected lines and connectors. Reinstalled all components, added fuel back in the tank and check for leaks from sending unit. They determined the unit was not leaking once repaired. Flash forward to 7/24/14 and i have issues again with the fuel system. Components of the system were replaced again at a cost of $1,752. 16. I am very concerned about the safety of this vehicle. Please continue to investigate this issue with this model and year. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46135 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DALLAS, 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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| 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 |
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