| Issue ID | 1069691 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10593822 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS55 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/05/12 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Cracks at the top of the fuel sending unit cause fuel to leak out after filling tank. Fuel smell in cabin extreme, fuel then leaks out near left rear wheel and pools where parked. Certainly a safety issue! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57790 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KAPOLEI, HI |
| VIN pattern | WDDDJ76X96AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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