| Issue ID | 1690083 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11354967 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLK350 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/06/20 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz glk350. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the contact started to smell fuel fumes inside the cab of the vehicle. The contact stated she was able to drive to her destination. The vehicle was taken to local dealer mercedes-benz of san francisco located at 500 8th st, san francisco, ca 94103, (415) 673-2000, however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact continued to experience the failure and saw fuel leaking inside of the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 12v557000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *ln |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDCGG5GB6BFXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| 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 | MERCEDES-BENZ OF SAN FRANCISCO |
| Dealer's telephone number | (415) 673-2000 |
| Dealer's city | SAN FRANCISCO |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 94103 |