| Issue ID | 1011822 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10544180 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLK350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 19/09/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz clk350. The contact stated that when refueling, gasoline fumes filled the inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to both the dealer and an independent mechanic for inspection. The vehicle was inspected and was diagnosed as having a defective ring around the fuel pump and tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. ... Updated 10-24-13 *bf the consumer stated gas was visible on the top of the tank where the electric wires connect to the gas pump. Gas flows over the exhaust pipe and onto the ground. Updated 11/1/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MINERAL, VA |
| VIN pattern | WDBTK56GX6TXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/04/10 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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