| Issue ID | 943474 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10478019 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/03/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Gas is leaking under the back seat and garage is filled with gas smell. When dealer opened the seat, pool of gas was found. Dealer replaced sender units and the issue never resolved. Now the dealer is saying tank is leaking and mercedes refuse to pay or assist for the repair. It is defect fuel assembly and very high safety issue. We sitting on top of the leaking gasoline and company refuses to acknowledge the problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TAMPA, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF70J35AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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