| Issue ID | 913573 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10453271 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 02/11/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns 2004 mercedes benz e500. The contact stated that after refueling, he was unable to start the vehicle and the check engine lamp illuminated. The contact stated that fuel fumes were also emitted into the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that fuel was collecting under the rear seat. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 106,945. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FREDERICK , MD |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF70J44AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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