| Issue ID | 1125879 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10650874 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 28/10/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After i filled up gas and parked for 2 days, i went back to the car and smelled gas odor from the outside and the inside of the car. I drove the car for 78 miles and still smell the gas while driving. I went back and parked, the smell still occurred. When i checked online, there was a lot of complaint about this issue ( fuel sending unit) on this car (mercedes benz wagon 4matic e 350. 2003-2009. ) the gas sending unit has leaked. I think this is a safety issue that nhtsa should open up the investigation and conduct a recall about this issue, because i have two children's of my own that sit in the backseat of our vehicle. I will take no chances to drive this vehicle and we still own a payment on it. If this issue is not being investigate, i will take it up to the next level ( national television). I hope this issue will resolve at this level immediately . Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63378 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAVANNAH, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUH87X87XXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 0 |
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