| Issue ID | 959029 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10492252 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/01/09 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz e55 amg. The contact stated that a fuel odor could be noticed when in or around the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was found that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel pump was fractured and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000. The current mileage was approximately 111,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ST CHARLES, MO |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF76J75AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
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