| Issue ID | 942678 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10477013 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/09/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e-320. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the top of the fuel tank, causing an overpowering gasoline odor inside the vehicle from the rear driver's side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the top of the fuel tank was fractured and would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. There was an investigation under nhtsa item number: pe12-001 (fuel system) that could have been related to the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 35,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHANDLER, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF65J14AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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