NHTSA Complaint #11561329 — 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E500

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11561329
Vehicle	2005 MERCEDES BENZ E500
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	January 1, 2020
Date Filed	December 21, 2023
Mileage	40,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. There was an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle. The contact refueled the vehicle and there was an abnormal odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who stated there was no warranty coverage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

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