| Issue ID | 955942 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10489281 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E550 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 14/12/10 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When the fuel tank is filled there is a strong smell of fuel under the drivers side rear wheel base and in the passenger compartment with on occasion a small leakage of fuel on the floor. I have searched the internet and found similar problems on several w211 cars. I contacted the dealership on several occasions to repair the problem and they are no help except to say it will cost around $2000 to repair the problem. I did find that there was some correspondence between the nhtsa this year in april concerning this matter but did not know the outcome and mercedes is not willing to help at this time. Thank you |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARROYO GRANDE , CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF72X07BXXXXXX |
| 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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