| Issue ID | 1188833 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10723288 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 19/01/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained for approximately 21 days for a diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the fuel line, the fuel pump and three pin connector needed to be replaced. In addition, the noise insulation panel underneath engine needed to be removed and reinstalled. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where the fuel pump relay, the screw connections and the suction jet pump, the fuel gauze transmitter, the catalytic converter, the temperature sensor were all replaced however the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,383. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59383 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PHILADELPHIA , PA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDA2EB5CAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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