| Issue ID | 1692169 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11360481 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS550 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 15/09/20 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel leak into rear driver side back seat from below. Gas leaked into passenger cabin due to a seal that broke from gas tank. Dangerous smell and fire hazard. Leak happens all the time, when parked and especially when driving. Mbusa and dealerships not accepting the defect and design flaw that causes gas to sputter into passenger cabin when driving. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PARKER, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDDLJ7DB3CAXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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