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2005 Mercedes benz E55 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	959310
Internal NHTSA #	10492867
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	E55
Model Year	2005
File date	13/01/13
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The fuel sending units eventually get cracks which allow fuel to leak and pool throughout the rear of the car. This issue has been addressed on my car twice previously. May 2010 both fuel sending units replaced and fuel ring ($2200) feb 2012 both fuel sending units replaced and the ring again (only $1953 this time) i have begun smelling fuel again so i know the problem has returned for a 3rd time. This smell is noted at home away from any fuel sources. I have a 500hp car that stores fuel outside of the fuel tank.... Its like i'm driving around a molotov cocktail.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	43000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CARLSBAD, CA
VIN pattern	WDBUF76J75AXXXXXX
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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2005 Mercedes benz E55 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Mercedes benz E55 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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