| Issue ID | 1023535 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10552695 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 05/08/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a strong fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The odor is so strong sometimes that it gives me a headache. I know this can't be good for my health and i've read that other people are having the same type of problem with this model car. This problem usually occurs after refilling the gas tank and lasts about a week at a time. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 134000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CONCORD, NC |
| VIN pattern | TH4KA96614CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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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