NHTSA Complaint #11558414 — 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11558414
Vehicle	2003 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E55
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	November 15, 2023
Date Filed	December 4, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	HI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled an abnormal gasoline odor inside of the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the rear seats, the contact observed gasoline pooling underneath the rear seats. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to TSB: 2008-020001. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

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