| Issue ID | 1137047 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10662091 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/10/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I filled the tank before going on vacation. Car was left parked on my driveway. When i came back there was a strong smell of gas inside the car. The gas tank is under the back seat. Took vehicle to the dealer to fix. They replaced the tank inner module, cable harness, auxiliary pump, seal ring and breather pipe. Sending unit was leaking large amounts of fuel. Removed and replaced left and right side sending units. Modules in fuel tank and seals for the same. The problem was not fixed. I have to keep the fuel tank at less than 3/4 tank for it not to smell. Very concerned safety wise. For the amount of money i spent they could have replaced the entire fuel tank unit. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98621 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDBUH56J46AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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