| Issue ID | 949341 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10483247 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/10/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a strong odor of gasoline in the vehicle after filling the fuel tank. I have verified that gasoline puddles on top of fuel module underneath access cover on driver's side under rear seat. The car also causes a strong odor of gasoline outside vehicle when parked in an enclosed garage. I am concerned about the car catching fire or it causes a fire in my house when parked in the garage. The dealer acknowledges this defect, but indicated there is currently no recall to fix it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KENNESAW, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF76J45AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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