| Issue ID | 972934 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10505200 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/09/12 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz e-class. The contact stated that he noticed large puddles of fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the fuel tank was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The current mileage was approximately 62,000.. ... Updated 05/08/13 *bf updated 06/10/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59838 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X98BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 16/07/08 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| 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 | FLETCHER JONES IMPORTS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 702-364-2700 |
| Dealer's city | LAS VEGAS |
| Dealer's state code | NV |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 89117 |