| Issue ID | 934100 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10469388 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 26/07/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel vapor inside cabin. Dealership where car was taken for repair attributes smell to faulty seal on fuel sending units, affixed to top of fuel tanks. Units are accessible inside the cabin under the rear passenger seat. 2008 recall was performed to replace failed fuel filter module, but same seals are failing again. Dealership and mb won't replace again since it was repaired under previous recall. Significant safety concern due to strong fuel vapor in cabin, and lack of support from mb to correct an issue that has recurred. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RESTON, VA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF76J15AXXXXXX |
| 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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