| Issue ID | 965487 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10499366 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 19/02/13 |
| 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 the vehicle was being inspected, it was noticed that there was an internal fuel leak and also fuel was visible on the ground. The fuel odor emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. The technician stated both fuel tank sender units would need to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHAROLETTESVILLE, VA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF76J65AXXXXXX |
| 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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