| Issue ID | 1137406 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10662312 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 07/10/08 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle has had a constant strong gas odor in car. Under extended warranty the vehicle has had... 2/8/08 left sending unit connect seize and crack replaced also fuel tank replaced. 4/23/08 fuel filter module assembly fuel filter replaced. 10/7 +11/6odor continues. Continue to bring in car nothing happens 1/20 sending unit,sensor,seal rings replaced(seals leaking around pressure sensors. 2/2/10 odor continues 8/18 odor continues 7/22/11 replace leftsending unit. 3/4/14 fuel tank and sensors recommended to be replaced by dealer at cost to myself. I have all dealer worksheets of this fuel leaking strong odor problem being a constant complaint. Please help. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32350 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDBUH76J25AXXXXXX |
| 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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