| Issue ID | 959589 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10493039 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/10/12 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, she noticed strong gasoline fumes inside the cabin. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where several plastic parts were attached to the fuel tank. The failure recurred two months later. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel tank exhibited a crack and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 106,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GILBERT, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56JX6AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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