| Issue ID | 1572540 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11219729 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | METRIS |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 06/05/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I had the 2016 fuel line recall repaired in coconut fl by the mercedes dealer - however i can still smell gas fuel fumes when standing outside the stationary drivers door. It smells just like it did before the recall repair. Please tell me what to do to remedy this important safety issue. This has continued for over a month following the recall repair. It is now june 2019 it scares me to drive it. Please call and tell me what to do. The car is currently located in greeenville, sc - my summer home and is closest to the dealer i purchased it from in charlotte nc. My phone is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *tt |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GREENVILLE, SC |
| VIN pattern | WD4PG2EE8G3XXXXXX |
| 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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