| Issue ID | 910202 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10450572 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/01/12 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The interior cabin of my 2006 mercedes benz e500 has a strong odor of gasoline, especially after refueling. Recently, i get headaches and dizzy when driving, so i have to roll down the windows to get rid of the smell. I have addressed this problem to multiple mercedes benz service centers and they said that there is no danger but if i wanted the smell to go away, it would cost me appx $2000. I feel that this is a danger while driving because the fumes can cause the driver to pass out, or a spark in the car possibly from a short circuit or cigarette lighter could ignite in the car and cause an accident. After doing research regarding this matter, it seems it is the exact complaint of: reference nhtsa action number: pe12001. I feel that this engineering/manufacture defect should be addressed by mercedes benz and repaired due to its potential hazards it may cause on the highway. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99999 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATLANTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF70J96AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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