| Issue ID | 951269 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10484913 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/11/11 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz e55. The contact stated that he noticed a strong odor of gasoline when inside or outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the fuel system sending unit was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the fuel system sending unit. Approximately 1. 5 years later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised him that the opposite fuel sending unit had now become fractured, as well as the fuel sending unit that was previously replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that they would cover the cost of the new unit but the older unit that was fractured for the second time would have to be covered by the contact. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 67,400. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | IRVINE, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF76J54AXXXXXX |
| 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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