| Issue ID | 1038398 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10563405 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 07/02/14 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Like many before me i am currently experiencing the smell of fuel in the cabin of my mb. This creates a big problem in so many ways; first and foremost the danger of inhaling gas fumes is both toxic and causes immediate dizziness even in small doses (when inhaled) with all the windows down, the long term effects of inhalation can cause cancer and other bodily harm. Second, the fact that there is exposed fuel to air makes gas more combustible and lethal when introduced to heat, fire, friction, and may other factors of the fire triangle. Third, these cars with exposed fuel issues are also hazardous to other motorists, pedestrians, motorcycle riders, and so on whom may come in contact with these vehicles. Exposed fuel is dangerous, and toxic in short and i hope the nhtsa and mercedes benz will come to a quick resolution to this problem these particular luxury cars are having. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71354 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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