| Issue ID | 1393221 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11006356 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 14/07/17 |
| 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 a strong fuel odor was present inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the vehicle was refueled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank, pump and connectors failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not conatacted. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure, they informed the contact that her vin was not included in the scope of there investigation (ea13003). No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MURRELLS INLET, SC |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56J26AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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