| Issue ID | 1645840 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11310294 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/11/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e-350. The contact stated that the vehicle had an odor of fuel inside. The vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the odor was more prevalent in and under the rear passenger seats. The vehicle was towed to a fields motorcars located at (4141 n florida ave, lake land, fl 33805) and was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the fuel odor made her ill. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was referred back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 148000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OCALA, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF87X27XXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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