| Issue ID | 1598550 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11253676 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 28/09/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c300. A few years ago, the contact detected a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of foothill ranch (81 auto center dr, foothill ranch, ca 92610, (949) 354-0112) where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger side fuel fender seal/ seal ring failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the odor recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter housing was leaking and the rear padding and lower seat cushion were saturated with fuel and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the entire rear seat was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 108,989. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 108989 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF5EB8AFXXXXXX |
| 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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