| Issue ID | 958973 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10492206 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/10/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I noticed the smell of gasoline in the cabin of the car. I decided to look around and search for where the gasoline smell was coming from. I discovered that the car has a leak in the fuel system on top of the sending unit. There was a pool of gasoline ontop of the sending unit right next to electrical wires. I also noticed that there was gasoline dripping from beneath the car. After researching this issue online i discovered that mercedes benz did a recall which was 2008-020001. This recall was for sending units that leaked on all 03-06 211 & 219 amg models. I do not understand why mercedes benz would not recall the non amg vehicles, as they too develop the same dangerous problem. The dealership wants $3100 to fix this issue. I think that they should fix the. ... Updated 09-18-13 *bf. The consumer stated the sending unit was replaced. The dealership advised it did not need too be replaced but was replaced anyway unbeknownst to the consumer.*js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HENDERSON, NV |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56JX6AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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