| Issue ID | 1060411 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10584500 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/12/07 |
| 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 there was a strong odor of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle after refueling. Whenever three gallons or more of fuel was dispensed into the fuel tank, the fuel would spew from the filler neck onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to provide a remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUH83J54XXXXXXX |
| 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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