| Issue ID | 1612470 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11270381 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLK350 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 06/09/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz glk350. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor was more prevalent after refueling the vehicle. The contact removed the rear seat of the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak around the fuel tank and both fuel pumps. There was also evidence of a fuel leak underneath the vehicle after refueling. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SEGUIN, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDCGG8HB6AFXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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