| Issue ID | 1118473 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10641770 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/10/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Filled up gas tank, when i pulled it into the garage i had a very strong gas smell coming from the drivers rear side wheel well. Car was brought in today, i was told that i have a leaking fuel sending unit on the passengers side and it need to be replaced. Cost is $1050 includes labor and parts. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SHARON, MA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF76J76AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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