| Issue ID | 1507358 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11142269 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E63 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 12/09/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz e63. While the vehicle was parked or while driving, a fuel odor was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of chandler (located at 7450 w orchid ln, chandler, az 85226, (480) 421-4500) where it was diagnosed that a crack in the fuel sending unit on the fuel tank and the sending unit assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARICOPA, AZ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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