| Issue ID | 941455 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10475735 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 25/07/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On three separate occasions the entire interior of the car has smelled of fuel. There is no evidence of fuel leaking on the ground during these events. The smell was most evident after driving on the highway and noticed when coming to stop. The smell is strongest inside the car and is very worry some. I have found several similar stories which can be found in the following link on mbworld. Org: http://mbworld. Org/forums/w211-amg/363759-urgent-notice-03-06-e55s-were-involved-fuel-sender-recall-bombs. Html i am now very worried to drive the vehicle knowing that some e-class (w211), especially the e55 models have burst into flames. I also know that a class action law suit also exists against mb na. Please look into this complaint and the many others before more american motorists get injured. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56540 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF76J35AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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