| Issue ID | 1126480 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10651345 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 29/10/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a strong smell of gasoline when vehicle is parked. Took it to the dealer and they indicated there is not a recall for this issue and the tank should be replaced. Researched this and found there are several complaints for this issue that have been lodged. The average benz owner parks their car in the garage. The average homeowner has a gas water heater located in the garage. This is an open flame and gasoline connection which can result in an explosion. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATLANTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X17BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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