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2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1400057
Internal NHTSA #	11015093
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES-BENZ
Model	E350
Model Year	2008
File date	14/08/17
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Fuel sending unit leaks when gas tank is filled... Gasoline leaks onto top of sending unit allowing a strong smell of gasoline around car and in garage... After burning to about 3/4's of a tank smell dissipates.. If lifting backseat and removing 6 screws and coverplate fuel can be seen pooled on top of sending unit.. Extended warranty (15 years ) on other mercedes vehicles with same year groups experiencing the same symptoms/problems but not our particular model... Don't understand why... This is a defective design... Been driving 40+ years do a lot of work on own vehicles and have only seen this problem 1 other time on our 2006 chrysler pacifica ( both tanks) same type of setup... This was when they were doing joint development with daimler... Same faulty design.... Dangerous!!!!!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	90000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ROSWELL, GA
VIN pattern	WDBUF56X68BXXXXXX
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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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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