| Issue ID | 974703 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10505886 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 04/10/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Every time i fill up the fuel tank, the outside of the car smells of gas till the fuel comes down to about three quarter tank. The gas odor is especially perceptible in the morning when i walk into the garage. As a precaution i started parking the car outside the house for a few days after i fill the tank. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39650 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELLAIRE, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X98BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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