| Issue ID | 858222 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10400684 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS550 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 28/04/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 mercedes benz cls-550, fuel system leak, 24,272 miles, towed to dealer, dealer claimed that fuel sender cap was very loose, dealer replaced gasket for fuel sender. Fourteen days after, refilled car with gasoline, had a fuel leak again, drove to local repair shop, mechanic found fuel leaking from fuel sender housing the plastic plug used to mount pressure sensor for evap. System, needs replacement of fuel sender. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24272 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOLTSVILLE, NY |
| VIN pattern | WDDDJ72X07AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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