| Issue ID | 1124228 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10649742 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 03/10/11 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the fuel gauge displayed erroneous readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel system had failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the fuel injection and fuel gauge needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that after only driving one block the speedometer would display one mile. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BURBANK , CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF65J85AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 | 20 |
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