| Issue ID | 970892 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10503769 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E63 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/07/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A strong fuel odor is present inside and outside the vehicle after a full fill-up. The odor dissipates after about 1/8 of a tank of gasoline is consumed. These symptoms reliably reoccur each time the fuel tank is completely refilled. The odor is not present as long as the tank is not filled past 7/8 capacity. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mercedes-benz dealership and no parts have been replaced to address this problem. Current mileage is approximately 72,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOUTH RIDING, VA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF77X28BXXXXXX |
| 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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