| Issue ID | 1043932 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10567008 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/02/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We have owned this car since july 2007 mb certified pre-owned with 14,000 miles. The car has been in the shop many many times over the years for fuel smell. They have replaced the seals, fuel pumps, fuel line connections, upper evaporator system connector,fuel filter module assembly,fuel level sensor seals,leaking around pressure sensor seam, fuel tank and still the problem persist till this day. I have had mb extended warranty till 2011 and all work was performed at the mb dealership. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24019 |
| 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? | |
| 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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