| Issue ID | 1037532 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10562786 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/05/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving i started smelling gas, especially when i would have just filled the tank. This smell went on for years, it got odor got stronger and stronger so finally i went and got it diagnosed and my mechanic said that i need replace my fuel pump and showed me the gasoline under the rear seat (rear driver's side) the amount of gas was so great that i called and asked my rep at mercedes if there was indeed a recall on the part and i also told him that my mechanic said that there should have been a recall on it , and still he said no. So i replaced the part on my own. Now i am smelling the fumes again, i take it that it is coming from the other side. I have to ride with my windows down and/or sunroof open to keep from getting the head-aches again. This have been ongoing for years now . I purchased the car in jan. 2008. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DECATUR, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF65J94AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 6 |
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