| Issue ID | 947512 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10481448 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 17/10/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes e320. The contact stated that while inside of the vehicle, she could smell gasoline but there was no indication of a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that there was a crack in the fuel plate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was common but would not be covered under factory warranty. The failure mileage was 105,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | UNION, KY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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