| Issue ID | 1635544 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11299557 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLK350 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 22/12/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz glk350. The contact stated that they would smell a fuel odor coming from outside the vehicle. The contact stated they noticed a leak coming from underneath the vehicle as well. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel leak with the fuel pump. The certified mechanic informed the contact that their failure was related to nhtsa campaign number 12v557000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (mercedes-benz of hilton head located at 155 fording island rd, bluffton, sc 29910 phone number 843-815-0300) who informed the contact that their vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BLUFFTON, SC |
| VIN pattern | WDCGG5GB4BFXXXXXX |
| 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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