| Issue ID | 975605 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10508447 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E63 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/04/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e63. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a fuel door. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the fuel tank was leaking each time it was filled beyond 3/4. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,890 and the current mileage was 61,200. ... Updated 05/29/13 *bf updated 06/14/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52890 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEIMAR, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF77X77BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 28/04/12 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | STARWOOD MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 214-367-5414 |
| Dealer's city | DALLAS |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 75244 |