NHTSA Complaint #11628014 — 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11628014
Vehicle	2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 20, 2024
Date Filed	November 30, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

I inherited my dad's 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 when he passed away last year. He kept the car in pristine condition. About a month ago while driving it, I noticed a strong smell of gasoline in the cabin of the vehicle. The odor is strong just after filling the tank, and then it disappears at appox. 3 quarters of a tank. This issue has been physically challenging for me, making me dizzy and giving me migraines. I'm also very concerned about the safety issues relating to gasoline fumes inside the car... My understanding is that this is a common issue for the said Mercedes Benz model and year. It is a dangerous parts defect that is unacceptable.

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