| Issue ID | 1437131 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11058531 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/10/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The stated vehicle developed strong gas fume smell after fill-ups a few months back at around 36000 miles. Unfortunately we left on vacation and later to our second home and missed getting to the dealer before our 7 years extended warranty was over in nov. 2017. We returned home for the holidays and everytime we fill the tank the same odor reappears making it nauseating in our garage not to mention probably dangerous. I called mbusa and was told it isn't under warranty (funny mine just expired) and to take it to the dealer for an estimate. This is a vehicle that after its 3rd year has hardly been used driving less than 7000 miles in the last 4 years, and that has always been gargae kept. My search in the web has shown a lot of similar issues with mercedes benz vehicles, however mbusa told me not mine. This is a serious and dangerous issue that i'm affraid could cause serious damage or bodily injury including death should a spark happen in my garage. Again from my search it appears mercedes benz has had similar issues and perhaps hasn't found a complete solution. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDKJ5GB6BFXXXXXX |
| 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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