| Issue ID | 1193199 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10726469 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 21/06/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After filling up the car with gasoline, i can smell the distinct odor of gasoline from outside the vehicle around the rear passenger door area (driver's side). I believe that fuel is leaking from the fuel filter sender unit, which is located under the backseat. A new story showing the problem is here: http://www. Wsbtv. Com/news/news/local/mercedes-owners-find-gasoline-pooling-backseat/ndbzm/. Mercedes is replacing these components as described in nhtsa action number : ea13003. I went to a mercedes dealership (downtown los angeles motors) and showed the service consultant a print out of nhtsa action number : ea13003. He explained that my vehicle is not covered by this action number. I called mercedes corporate and was told that my vehicle is not covered. I believe that my vehicle has the same sender unit that is described in nhtsa action number : ea13003, so i do not understand why mercedes is claiming my vehicle is exempt from this important safety fix. I would like mercedes to replace the sender unit and any components that are leaking gasoline. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GLENDALE, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56J96AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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