| Issue ID | 940905 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10475339 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/08/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e-500. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle emitted the smell of gasoline fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 82,838. Updated 10/10/12 *cn the consumer stated that the dealer found gasoline leaking underneath the rear seats and puddling. Updated 10/10/2012 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82838 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHERMAN OAKS, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF70J04AXXXXXX |
| 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 | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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