| Issue ID | 1658856 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11322952 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLK350 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 30/04/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz glk350. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle after refueling. Additionally, while driving, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal odor in the garage after the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that there was no evidence of a fuel leak under the vehicle. Mercedes-benz of el paso, mercedes-benz building, 1122 airway blvd, el paso, tx 79925, (915)613-1694, was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. An appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed which was still pending. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 152000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EL PASO, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDCGG8HB2BFXXXXXX |
| 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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