| Issue ID | 981700 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10512696 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/12/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Sender unit leaked under back seat. Pressure valve failed in fuel tank. I had to pay to replace defective parts. Pool of gasoline under read seat. Strong odor of gas when the car was filled up. Local dealer goodilled part of the repair due to my constant business and previous purchases. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89097 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SIMPSONVILLE, SC |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF76J76AXXXXXX |
| 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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