| Issue ID | 981138 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10512149 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 04/04/13 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 mercedes benz e-350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle gas leak concerns. *smd the consumer stated for the past few months, he noticed a very strong gas odor emanating from both the inside and outside of the vehicle. The smell was detected when the vehicle was being driven and when parked in an enclosed area after being driven. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, for an inspection. During the inspection, the dealer found there was indeed a gas leak in the right rear seat area. The gas leak was due to a defective fitting in the gas line from the tank to the motor. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | SILVER SPRING, MD |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X38BXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 06/09/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | HERB GORDON AUTO GROUP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 301-890-3030 |
| Dealer's city | SILVER SPRING |
| Dealer's state code | MD |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 20904 |