| Issue ID | 1038087 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10563204 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/03/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I noticed shortly after i bought the car in 2008 a strong gas odor when i filled the tank. I was told this was normal for a mercedes. I have since learned that the issue is gas pooling under the back seat where the gas tank is located. I am very alarmed to find that this is the reason for the strong gas odor in the vehicle cabin and inside my garage. This issue is a definite safety risk and i was shocked at how insensitive and uncooperative mercedes benz of na was when i contacted their customer service. I am paying out of pocket to fix the problem, however, believe this should be on mercedes benz's dime. I am filing this complaint against mercedes for that reason and plead for your support. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATLANTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X97BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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