| Issue ID | 1019023 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10549501 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/06/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e500. The contact stated that a strong gasoline fuel smell was in the cabin after refueling. There was also a fuel leak near the rear driver's side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the o-rings would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 141000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BREMERTON, WA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF70J54AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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