| Issue ID | 1614995 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11277259 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/10/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz e350. The contact noticed an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle after filling the tank with fuel. Also, the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of bakersfield (5600 gasoline alley dr, bakersfield, ca 93313, (661) 536-5588) where it was determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was unknown. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BAKERSVILLE, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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