NHTSA Complaint #10504055 — 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10504055
Vehicle	2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 1, 2012
Date Filed	March 21, 2013
Mileage	105,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

AFTER REFUELING, CAR HAD STRONG ODOR OF FUEL LEAKING. FILLS GARAGE WITH FUMES. WORRIED THAT PILOT LIGHT WILL IGNITE FUMES. ALSO, FUEL GAUGE STICKS ON 1/2 TANK EVEN WHEN TANK IS EMPTY. *TR

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