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2005 Mercedes benz E500 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	929187
Internal NHTSA #	10465341
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	E500
Model Year	2005
File date	01/05/12
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Strong odor of fuel/gasoline vapor inside and outside the car usually occurs for up to 48 hours after refueling of the vehicle especially noticeable after sitting in enclosed space (garage) overnight. Have found leakage results raw fuel pooling and/or spraying on vehicle underside of the seat cushion. Research points me march, 2008 emissions recall conducted by mercedes benz (emissions recall campaign # 2008-020001) which involved potential cracking of the fuel filter module in vehicles exposed to high ambient temperatures.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	105000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MISSION VIEJO, CA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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
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Vehicle speed	0
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2005 Mercedes benz E500 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Mercedes benz E500 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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