| Issue ID | 1007148 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10537969 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/07/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e55. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, he smelled gasoline inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that there was a fuel leak and the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WILTON , CT |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF76J35AXXXXXX |
| 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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