| Issue ID | 1113070 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10638080 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E550 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/08/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Every time car is filled with gas, there is an overpowering gas smell in the car and the garage. Took vehicle to local mercedes benz dealership. Dealership found fuel tank leaking from top of fuel tank above sender. Charged my father $3,293. 15 for repair. This is obviously a manufacturers defect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10331 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORT ORANGE, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF72X57AXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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