| Issue ID | 680301 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10231951 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S CLASS |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/06/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased bad gasoline from sunoco that resulted in $1200 worth of repairs on m 2001 mercedes s500. All 4 o2 sensors were burned out and had to be replaced and fuel system had to be completely flushed out. Neighbor has 2003 mercedes s430, purchased gas at same station, and has the same problem! His car is at the repair shop and needs the same repairs. His complaint # is 10231950. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MATTAPAN, MA |
| VIN pattern | WDBNG75J61AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
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