| Issue ID | 972799 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10505114 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 12/03/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Very strong fuel odor coming into the cabin of the car and making the passengers dizzy. The fuel pump appears to be defective and leaking gas into the car. Potential fire hazard and health hazard when inhaled. Taken to the nearest dealership and was told this was a normal occurrence with these cars. It seems to me like this is a major liability that should be looked at as a case for a potential recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON , TX |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF76J64AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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