| Issue ID | 1020090 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10550266 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/10/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Strong fuel smell began occurring inside & outside of vehicle after filling the car up with gas. Fuel leak discovered at gas tank fuel level sending unit. This is a widely known defect on the mercedes w211 platform from 2003-2009 year models. Mercedes dealers contacted will only make the necessary repairs at my expense which could exceed $2000. This defect is hazardous to anyone driving with this fuel leaking condition and is also very environmentally unfriendly as raw fuel being released. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF76J15AXXXXXX |
| 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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