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The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, she started to smell an abnormal fuel odor from the rear driver-€™s side seat. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel level sending unit and the seals and gaskets to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that she was unable to continue driving the vehicle due to odor. The contact towed the vehicle to another local dealer, Mercedes-Benz of Myrtle Beach (936 Jason Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, (843) 848-6800) where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel line and all the seals and gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz E350. While driving approximately 30 mph, fumes seeped into the vehicle. A fuel leak was present inside the vehicle on the left side of the rear passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the fuel pump was replaced. The contact suffered nausea and vomiting and required medical attention due to the fumes. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz E350. The contact stated that the fumes from the fuel tank were entering the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they advised him that the fuel tank and the fuel pump failed, in which both would require replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The current mileage was approximately 52,000. Updated 1/30/13
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz E350. The contact stated that the fuel pump which is located under the drivers seat was leaking. The seats and the carpet were saturated with fuel due to the leak. The dealer repaired the fuel pump that was leaking. The manufacturer was not notified after the vehicle was taken to the service center. The failure mileage was 94,000.
- Lancaster, CA, USA
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