| Issue ID | 1714158 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11385589 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S550 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 01/12/20 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz s550. The contact stated that upon refueling the vehicle, a strong fuel odor was detected in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of georgetown (7401 s ih-35, georgetown, tx 78626, 512-930-6150) where the failure was diagnosed as a fuel leak from the filter assembly under the rear seat. The contact also stated that the dealer informed him that the undercarriage was damaged which lead to the fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.*dt*jb*dt*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROUND ROCK, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDDNG7BB6AAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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