NHTSA Complaint #11408210 — 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C280 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11408210
Vehicle	2007 MERCEDES BENZ C280
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 15, 2019
Date Filed	April 15, 2021
Mileage	156,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

SEVERAL TIMES I'VE FILLED MY GAS TANK I GOT A STRONG SMELL OF GAS BEFORE ENTERING MY VEHICLE. I HAD THEN MADE SURE NOT TO FILL THE TANK UP DUE TO THIS LEAKAGE. I BELIEVE ITS VERY DANGEROUS. THE SMELL DOESN'T GO AWAY UNTIL I DRIVE THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS.

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