NHTSA Complaint #11494456 — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11494456
Vehicle	2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C300
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	August 21, 2022
Date Filed	November 21, 2022
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated after starting the vehicle with the heater running, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

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