| Issue ID | 1321030 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10909539 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLK320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 14/09/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On o around september 14, 2016 i fueled this auto i recently purchased as a second car. My garage began to wreak heavily of gasoline. My home is totally electric and i have no gas powered items in there. My other vehicle never smells and i have had it 2 years. I removed the mb and the smell no longer existed, eliminating any other source. I researched this complaint on the internet and was shocked at the number of complaints ignored and the obvious impending dangers. This car had only 68000 miles and seems to have been serviced frequently per car fax. Per internet complaints this travesty was never recognized b mbusa and owners were left holding the lemon and dealers got away as well. I am concerned because i do not know what else is connected to this fuel dilemma! I know the dangers and i do not want it to erupt in fire and destroy me, my house nor my new porsche! This seems costly and an accident awaiting to happen. I cannot understand why others with documented problems on the internet have not registered a complaint with you. I am appalled and chagrined at mbusa for allowing this problem to exist. I will be contacting every one i am able to regarding the serious and eminent danger of this fuel line malady. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AUGUSTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDBTK65G24TXXXXXX |
| 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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