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2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1527699
Internal NHTSA #	11165042
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES-BENZ
Model	E350
Model Year	2011
File date	16/12/18
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Fuel tank was filled until automatic nozzle shut off was activated. Vehicle was driven home approx 3. 5 miles and parked in the street. Next day there was a puddle of fuel approx 2 ft x 2 ft on the pavement and under the car, just forward of the right rear tire. I watched for several minutes, and noticed it was still leaking at the rate of one drop approx every 2 mins. Thinking that perhaps a hose between the fill port and fuel tank was leaking, i drove it for approx 15 mins, hoping to utilize enough fuel to lower the level of fuel in the tank and/or hose. I returned home and parked the car again. The car was still dripping fuel at the same rate. I moved the vehicle into my driveway to try to ascertain the source of the leak. I jacked it up, removed the right rear wheel, but still couldn't see the fuel tank clearly. So i also removed the plastic windage panel, which covers the undercarriage of the body from front to rear wheel. It was completely fuel soaked at the rear. I also noticed that the exhaust pipe, a possible source of ignition, is routed directly in back of the fuel tank. I researched this problem on the mercedes forum website, and discovered that a defective fuel filter flange, which eventually cracks and allows fuel to leak and puddle on top of the tank, is a common problem. However, it appears that the "build date" of my particular car (08/10) is not covered by mb campaign 2013020002. Yet, the problem is identical to the vehicles which are covered, and received an extended warranty.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	59400
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
VIN pattern	WDDKJ5GB3BFXXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	65
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2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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