| Issue ID | 909537 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10450075 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 28/02/12 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2004 e55 amg was parked in the garage after driving home from work. When returning to the garage about 45 minutes later i immediately noticed the garage was consumed with gas fumes. I backed the car out of the garage only to find that a 1/4 tank or so of gas had spilled on the floor. Hesitant to leave the car in the garage overnight, i drove the car 10 minutes down the road to my local mercedes-benz dealer for inspection. (i thought it best not to wait until morning, as hot exhaust pipe and gas spill was not something i am comfortable with.) i found that many vehicles have experienced this issue and this is not uncommon of my make and model vehicle. After reading many safety concerns and even having my own concerns now of driving the car, i decided to write this formal complaint. Even after the repair, the car smells of gasoline inside and outside. Still hesitant to park in the garage, i am keeping the car outside until it has been determined safe. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96960 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MONROE , OH |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF76J04AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
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