| Issue ID | 910496 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10450801 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 27/02/12 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After filling up the gas tank, i noticed extremely strong gasoline fumes emanating from the rear passenger side of the car. After doing some internet research, i learned of this common problem and wanted to make sure to note that these dangerous fumes which overwhelmed me when i stored the car in a garage overnight. I did not notice any fuel dripping out of the car onto the ground but that's not to say there wasn't any when i filled up. I take this very seriously and have seen dozens of similar stories about this that frighten me as a driver at the very least. This is in reference to nhtsa action number: pe12001. Thank you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74555 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
| 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? | |
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| 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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