| Issue ID | 1129974 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10653841 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/11/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes emitted inside and around the exterior of the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking out the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician diagnosed that the fuel sender unit was leaking. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RIVERSIDE, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56J46AXXXXXX |
| 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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