| Issue ID | 1034996 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10561074 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 22/01/14 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After fueling up a very strong gas smell stays in the car. It was almost filled up but not topped off. The smell remains for several days. The mechanic states it very expensive to drop tank to look for a leak. It is not safe to drive but is the only mean of transportation to work. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100213 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PATTERSON, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56J16AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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