| Issue ID | 1723710 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11395508 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 09/02/21 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle has a strong gas smell when the vehicle is idling. Dealer changed the 2 fuel lines and clamps. It's common problem in w205 c300 cars. The car was under extended warranty and the dealer refused to cover it under warranty even though the car has 29k miles. There should be a recall for these fuel hoses. There is a class action investigation: https://www. Sauderschelkopf. Com/investigations/automotive/mercedes-c300-and-gla250-fuel-smell-class-action-investigation/ you can see multiple people complaining about the same fuel lines; - https://youtu. Be/lqzzmgfdq3o - https://mbworld. Org/forums/c-class-w205/737303-dealer-says-fuel-smell-leak-w205-2015-c300-base. Html |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BROOKFIELD, CT |
| VIN pattern | 55SWF4KB9GUXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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