| Issue ID | 1142809 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10668217 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 23/12/14 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After filling up the gas tank, there is a strong odor of gasoline both inside the cabin and outside the car. It is nauseating and causes severe headaches to the driver and passengers. Check engine light has illuminated with a series of codes consistent with loss of vacuum (evap). Fumes are leaking into the atmosphere but moreover are imparting the driver's ability to safely operate the vehicle due to the associated nausea and headaches. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEVERLY HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF70J75AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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