| Issue ID | 976055 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10508769 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 25/12/11 |
| 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 one hour after refueling, a strong gasoline fuel odor would emit inside of the vehicle. The failure recurred whenever the fuel tank level was half full or greater. A certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the failure could have possibly been related to the fuel tank delivery. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for a second opinion. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STOCKBRIDGE, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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