| Issue ID | 1507597 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11142444 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | METRIS |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 24/10/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a fuel leak in the engine compartment. Mercedes replaced the high pressure fuel pump under warranty, but it's leaking somewhere else and it's no longer under warranty. It's an emissions issue(raw fuel leak) and a fire hazard. Checking the internet it seems this is very common problem w/o a common cure. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LIVERMORE, CA |
| VIN pattern | WD3PG2EA4G3XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 0 |
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