| Issue ID | 1363810 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10966387 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/01/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When gas tank is filled there is a very strong gas smell. The fumes fill up the whole garage and can be smelled while driving. Once fuel is down to 3/4 tank the smell goes away. Dealer says my car is pzev and therefore does not qualify for action pe12001. They say my vehicle is exempt from the warranty extension afforded all other cars in its class. Looking for recourse as my mechanic says the fuel system is identical in the pzev and non pzev vehicles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 165000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | REDWOOD CITY, CA |
| 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? | N |
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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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