NHTSA Complaint #11003321 — 2005 MERCEDES BENZ C240

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11003321
Vehicle	2005 MERCEDES BENZ C240
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 30, 2017
Date Filed	July 6, 2017
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

A MODERATE GAS SMELL COMES FROM DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL. HESITATION UPON START UP. THE RESULT IS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSES A LEAK THROUGH CRACK LINES IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE SMELL OCCURS WHEN STATIONARY AND ON THE STREET WHICH THE FUEL SMELL IS ALSO APPARENT INSIDE THE CABIN.

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