| Issue ID | 927170 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10463533 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 04/04/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine lamp would illuminate and fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel tank. As a result, the filler neck needed to be replaced and the fuel tank needed to be inspected thoroughly. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 75,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BAYONNE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF65J74AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
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