| Issue ID | 1005553 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10536885 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 18/07/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, a strong odor of gasoline fumes emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed that there was an accumulation of fuel under the rear seats due to a fuel pump leak. In addition, the evap system was faulty. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and they stated that the fuel tank and evap system would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X57BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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