| Issue ID | 1109617 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10632656 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/04/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e500. The contact smelled fuel inside and outside the vehicle while refueling the tank. The odor was present on numerous occasions. The dealer recommended that the fuel gasket and fuel pump be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LITITZ , PA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF83J34XXXXXXX |
| 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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