NHTSA Complaint #11506631 — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11506631
Vehicle	2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C300
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 21, 2022
Date Filed	February 10, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

A fuel smell can be detected at idle inside the vehicle and around the engine area. A recall for some VIN's of this model in this year was enacted but not this particular model. No visible fuel moisture can be detected. A repair facility stated it might be a faulty clamp on the return fuel line. The recall was for dirt on manufacturing between the fuel injectors/fuel rail. This is a safety / emissions problem that hopefully does not lead into a fire. No warning lights are present. This started about 2 months ago

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