| Issue ID | 1611017 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11269228 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/08/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz c300. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a fuel odor. The contact took the vehicle to mercedes-benz of ontario (located at 3787 e guasti rd, ontario, ca 91761, 909-212-8400) who inspected the vehicle and noticed that the fuel filter was fractured and caused fuel to leak underneath the rear seats. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v557000 (fuel system, gasoline). The fuel filter flanges were replaced. The contact called the manufacturer, but was unable to speak with an agent. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CORONA, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF5EB3BAXXXXXX |
| 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? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | ADVANCED AUTO TECH |
| Dealer's telephone number | 909-945-0300 |
| Dealer's city | RANCHO CUCAMONGA |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 91730 |