| Issue ID | 1508282 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11142916 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 14/11/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz e350. Each time the contact fueled the vehicle, she noticed an oder of fuel around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of oxnard (located at 1511 auto center dr, oxnard, ca 93036) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank had a leak and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 165000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CAMARILLO, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X09BXXXXXX |
| 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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