| Issue ID | 1608940 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11267649 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML250 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 26/09/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz ml250. The contact stated that the engine developed a diesel fuel leak over the motor, which ran across the engine. The motor was soaked with diesel fuel. Also, while driving, there was an odor of fuel inside the vehicle. The contact drove home and called valley import (402 40th st s, fargo, nd 58103, (888) 929-9843) to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician found diesel fuel all over the engine and the pan under the engine was filled with fuel. The contact stated that the fuel soaked up one of the engine mounts. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MCVILLE, ND |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDA0EB7FAXXXXXX |
| 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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