NHTSA Complaint #11360481 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11360481
Vehicle	2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 15, 2020
Date Filed	September 22, 2020
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

FUEL LEAK INTO REAR DRIVER SIDE BACK SEAT FROM BELOW. GAS LEAKED INTO PASSENGER CABIN DUE TO A SEAL THAT BROKE FROM GAS TANK. DANGEROUS SMELL AND FIRE HAZARD. LEAK HAPPENS ALL THE TIME, WHEN PARKED AND ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING. MBUSA AND DEALERSHIPS NOT ACCEPTING THE DEFECT AND DESIGN FLAW THAT CAUSES GAS TO SPUTTER INTO PASSENGER CABIN WHEN DRIVING.

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