| Issue ID | 1257629 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10823133 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 02/12/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz e350. While driving approximately 25 mph, a strong odor of fuel emitted inside the vehicle. There was no fuel visible on the ground. The failure became progressively worse and occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The part was placed on special order. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,400. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73400 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GERMANTOWN, MD |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X67BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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