NHTSA Complaint #11144929 — 2005 MERCEDES BENZ C240

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11144929
Vehicle	2005 MERCEDES BENZ C240
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 1, 2018
Date Filed	November 2, 2018
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

"TAKATA RECALL" THE CAR HAS A GAS SMELL ESPECIALLY WHEN WE TURN THE HEATERS ON/ IT IS VERY STRONG FUMES & THE WINDOWS HAVE TO BE ROLLED DOWN WHEN DRIVING/ HAS A GAS LEAK

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