{"count":483,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11740023,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"05/26/2026","vin":"WDBUF83J24X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"Approximately in March 2026, I started noticing a very strong gasoline odor coming from my 2004 Mercedes-Benz E 500 4-matic with original miles approximately 56,300. The fuel odor always got stronger whenever I would fill up the gas tank. The history on my car is such that it has always been garage kept. The gasoline odor coming from my car started getting stronger and stronger while in my garage. On Memorial Day 2026 I called HQ, Mercedes Benz and told them about the gas odor coming from my car. After the call ended I decided that the car needed to be towed to the nearest Mercedes Benz service center. I considered that the gas order to be very dangerous so I parked my car in the driveway.  Once parked in my driveway, there was no longer a gasoline order in my garage. Now even while parked in my driveway, I could smell gasoline around the rear of my car when I opened the doors the gasoline smell was very strong. All of this happens suddenly and only grew worse within the last four days. The gasoline smell was probably there for a long time but I didn\u2019t notice it since I do not drive the car very often. That should be obvious because there is only approximately 56,300 miles on the car and those are original miles. I called Mercedes-Benz headquarters and requested a tow to the nearest Mercedes-Benz repair shop which is in Tampa Florida. As my car was being placed on the flatbed tow truck gasoline started spilling out onto the bed of the tow truck. That is a very dangerous situation. My car could\u2019ve caught fire if it hit something hard or if I had been in an accident.  I read where there is a 15 year extended warranty from year the analysis was actually completed in 2012 by the ODI NHTSA.  I believe my car falls under the purview of the extended warranty. I\u2019m reporting this problem because it is very dangerous and there could be other vehicles out there.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11712043,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/20/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"01/20/2026","vin":"wdbuf83j64x","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I am submitting this complaint regarding a suspected safety-related defect involving the fuel system of my Mercedes-Benz vehicle.  I have experienced a persistent gasoline odor originating from the vehicle. The presence of fuel odor is not a normal operating condition and reasonably indicates a potential failure involving the fuel tank, fuel lines, or related fuel system components. Fuel vapors present a known fire and explosion hazard and constitute a safety risk to vehicle occupants, surrounding vehicles, and property.  This condition was not present prior to the issue and has persisted despite inspection. I reported this concern to Mercedes-Benz USA and referenced that fuel odor and fuel tank-related defects have been documented in other Mercedes-Benz vehicles.  During my communication with Mercedes-Benz USA, I was informed that an extended or long-term warranty related to the fuel tank or fuel system had existed but was no longer applicable because the coverage period had expired. I was not made aware of this extended warranty at the time it was active and therefore had no opportunity to seek inspection or repair while coverage was in effect.  Mercedes-Benz USA has acknowledged my complaint but has declined to provide corrective action beyond internal review.  Given the safety implications of fuel system defects and the potential impact of inadequate disclosure of extended safety-related warranty coverage, I am requesting that NHTSA document this complaint and evaluate whether this condition represents a broader defect trend and whether recall or further investigation is warranted.  This complaint is submitted to ensure the issue is formally recorded as a potential fuel system safety defect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11647683,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/11/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"03/11/2025","vin":null,"components":"VISIBILITY","summary":"The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility); however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the sunroof glass was manufactured in a year outside of the year stated in the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the sunroof glass was not covered under the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11643417,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/24/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"02/18/2025","vin":"WDBUF65J24A","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"To Whom It May Concern,       I took my 2004 Mercedes-Benz into the Stevens Creek location located in San Jose, CA 95129 to have the sliding roof bonding recall fixed on December 24, 2024. I have attached the repair invoice to this complaint. It has now been almost two full months and I am still being blocked from updating my vehicle registration because my vehicle needs to complete an Official Brake and Light Adjustment Certification. However, the recall vin lookup page (https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/) has been showing my recall as incomplete for almost two full months now. The mechanic that performs the Brake and Light inspection says the vehicle will fail the test until the recall vin lookup page displays a 0 for my vehicle. Once again, this issue is preventing me from updating my vehicle registration until the recall vin lookup page shows the successful completion of the vehicle recall performed on December 24, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz of Stevens Creek.  Sincerely, [XXX]   INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11642524,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/01/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"02/13/2025","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"SBC braking system stated as covered under 25 year/unlimited miles warranty. SBC system failed on 2/1/25. Vehicle towed to local dealer service facility on 2/3/25. Tow was authorized at no charge by MB Roadside Assistance at no charge plus $100.00 credit toward diagnostic. Was told by phone on 2/3/25 that upon confirmation that SBC did in fact fail, the SBC replacement would be performed at no charge due to warranty through 2028. As of 2/10/25 service facility did confirm that the SBC system had failed. Currently, MB USA has a HOLD pending for authorization of repairs, with no reason given as to why as of 2/13/25.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11586834,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/03/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"05/03/2024","vin":"WDBUF65J04A","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"The sunroof has a recall due to the fact that it has a bad seal, which could fly off due to this issue. I know the seal is bad because the whole roof leaked a few years ago and fried all the electronic; e.g. lights, sunroof controls, trunk light controls, side door controls. I went to the dealership and they said they would not fix it because they could not open the sunroof to see the manufacturer date on it.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11584505,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/22/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"04/22/2024","vin":"WDBUF65JX4A","components":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","summary":"The driver's side mirror auto-dim function failed (as theorized by simple research where others have this issue) December 2023 and leaked a liquid behind the glass causing blurriness, double vision, and extremely dim reflection. This makes it difficult to safely judge other traffic using the mirror and seems very dangerous while driving. It also seems to present a risk of misjudging any other objects on the road which are reliant on this mirror. The equivalent replacement mirror glass alone is prohibitively expensive and Mercedes-Benz USA was contacted twice for help and refused to provide help or replacement. Neither the manufacturer nor another entity has inspected it yet. The mirror is available for inspection upon request. The passenger side view mirror is not auto-dimming so there is no issue.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11575528,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/28/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"03/05/2024","vin":"WDBUF83J54X","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"Vehicle started smoking and caught fire while I was driving.  Pulled over and vehicle erupted in flames. It took firefighters 2 hours to put out that fire.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11563988,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/10/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"01/07/2024","vin":"WDBUF65J64A","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS","summary":"The glue around front windshield has deteriorated and has caused major damage to my interior lights, electrical essemblys , interior damage to seats , dash board and flooring. Including the trunk seal is also deteriorated and causing the battery to stop working and has made my car non drivable.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11562004,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/26/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"12/27/2023","vin":"WDBUF65J64A","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"Mercedes Benz has a KNOWN safety problem with this model and has not put it under recall yet and it needs to be.  The wire casing in the wiring harness for the headlights crumbles and leaves exposed wires that touch, short, and draw causing dim headlights.  Due to being cited for dim headlights the night before, I called MBUSA on December 27 2023 and they initially REFUSED to take a case from me.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11560575,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/06/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"12/17/2023","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"The TRUNK will not open. It is supposed to open by pressing the button on the key fob or taking the thin key out of the key fob and manually open the truck with the keyed lock. Neither method works. There is absolutely no way to open the trunk otherwise (i.e. inside button or lever).  When the key fob button and the thin key do not work there is absolutely no way to open the truck. There is no way to access the lock from the trunk lid rear and there is no way to access the trunk from behind the back seat cushions. It is a very bad situation and dangerous.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11559137,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/16/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"12/08/2023","vin":"WDBUF65J94A","components":"VISIBILITY","summary":"The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that the headliner had detached from the sunroof causing rainwater to enter the interior of the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V954000 (Visibility). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was documented as completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the recall repair was not completed, and the failure persisted. The contact stated that the sunroof was manually closed by the dealer and advised the contact to never open the sunroof. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11530822,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/06/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"07/07/2023","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"TIRES","summary":"The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 equipped with Arroyo Tires, Tire Line: Grand Sport ZR A/S, Tire Size: 225/55/R16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an unusual sound coming from the rear tires. The contact parked the vehicle and became aware that the rear tires tread had separated, and the steel belts were visible. The tires were not replaced. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the tires were replacement tires purchased at Pep Boys. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 250,000. The tire failure mileage was approximately 35,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"},{"type":"Tire","productYear":"9999","productMake":"GOODYEAR","productModel":"WRANGLER","size":"LT 275/65R18","manufacturer":"Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company"}]},{"odiNumber":11518642,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/12/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"04/24/2023","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"The rear passenger side inside door handle will not open the door. This is an unacceptable safety hazard.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11503669,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/25/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"01/25/2023","vin":"WDBUF76JX4A","components":"SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS","summary":"The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the suspension of the vehicle lowered intermittently. A message advising to stop the vehicle due to low air ride suspension was displayed. The contact stated that the air ride suspension would no longer rise upon starting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the front passenger\u2019s side seat belt was loosened. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle for State Inspection, she was informed that the air ride suspension system had failed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"AMG E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11491955,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/27/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"11/02/2022","vin":"WDBUF65JX4A","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"October 26, 2022 my 2004 Mercedes model E320 W211 VIN #  [XXX] dash pop out warning \" Brake Wearing visit workshop\" October 27, 2022 I had the brake pads and wear sensors both replaced and test drive verified car running normal for 30 minutes then dash pop out RED warning \"Brake malfunction stop vehicle\" plus transmission shifter stick to parking port can not be shift to other position, so can not drive and car being forced to stop on the road, I managed to press the lock off so can shift out of parking but there has no brake function when driving, I called MB USA and being advised that my car qualified to 25 years extended warranty for SBC hydraulic pump repair, 2005070007 2005110001 but when I tow my car to Mercedes dealer they said it only repair the Recall: 2020040011 - Sliding Roof Bonding - Phase 2, but the SBC Hydraulic pump may be at additional service charges, Please help investigate why Mercedes USA said it is under 25 years extended warranty while dealer said it might not qualify? car can not drive because of the SBC hydraulic pump problem and defected the driving safety?  Best Regards/[XXX] email: [XXX] tel: [XXX]  INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11483269,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/05/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"09/07/2022","vin":"WDBUH83JX4X","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that upon making a stop, he noticed fuel leaking onto the driver's side rear wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the failure was associated with an unknown recall for the fuel tank. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11478601,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/10/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"08/10/2022","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"Total brake failure Had to cross the over to the other side of the road to turn around. Was almost hit by an oncoming big rig truck . I've looked it up and this is a common occurrence on these vehicles,! They have a SBC unit that has caused numerous incidents exactly like mine . Someone could easily be killed because of this defect. I've read that they extended the warranty for 25 years . But I haven't been notified. They notified me about a recall of the sun roof but not this!!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11453966,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/10/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"02/25/2022","vin":"WDBUF65J94A","components":"SEAT BELTS","summary":"My car seat belts not fastened and car door warning devices stop working. I took it to the Mercedes service department and told and showed them the safety system was not warning me when my door was not properly closed or when I removed the seat belt while driving. They told me that they needed to replace my instrument cluster in order to fix the issue. They charged me almost $2300.00 to change the panel. When I went to pick the vehicle up. And I drove off and took my seat belt off to see if the repair was done and no warning light came on. I than while driving through a parking lot open my door and no warning happened. Now the dealership is telling me that their is nothing they can do to address this dangerous safety issue and that I have no recourse to get what I paid for. Because Mercedes Benz Corp will not allow them to code the new instrument cluster. I was driving one day and did not realize the door was ajar until I hit a bump and heard the rattling. I have spoken with other Mercedes Benz owners of my model and found they've had this problem, but it is just too expensive to repair. I have been dealing with this now since December of 2021 and now no one from the dealership is returning any calls or offered a answer to this issue. I have spoken with the Service Director last on February 7 2022. And he has not reached out to me since.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11452891,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/18/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"02/18/2022","vin":"WDBUF65J94A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"Extreme Gas Odor after filling gas tank and during time of driving.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11447158,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/12/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"01/12/2022","vin":"wdbuf83j64x","components":"SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"the car has smelled like gas from the minute i received it. the previous owner told me that mercedes had quoted 5 grand to fix it so i would only put half a tank in at a time. turns out there was a warranty on it but has since expired. why wasn't it fixed for free when the previous owner brought it? this is very dangerous and can cause an explosion. the warranty should have been fixed rather than quoted and seems very greedy to not disclose that information but instead giving a quote. i have lung and heart problems and this is a definite safety issue that needs to be corrected regardless of the age of the car  also brought it to dealership scared and they told me too bad it's been too long. how is a gas leak an ok thing to dismiss??????  i have been trying to get this fixed for years and this is my 2nd attempt for a recall with no response at all","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11433603,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/06/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"09/20/2021","vin":"wdbuf76j84a","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55. The contact stated that upon placing fuel into the gas tank, a strong gasoline odor began to emit from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact removed the rear seat and saw that fuel had leaked from the fuel pumps. The contact reached out to the manufacturer through the manufacturer\u2019s website and his request to repair the vehicle was denied. The contact wrote a letter to the manufacturer and the manufacturer denied the repair a second time. The contact stated that the same failure occurred back in 2008 and that the vehicle was repaired under a manufacturer\u2019s recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11428180,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/11/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"08/07/2021","vin":"WDBUF76J94A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"When the vehicle is has a full tank of gas, there are heavy fumes of gasoline in the interior of the car. It appears to be the fuel pumps that are underneath the rear seats, leaking fuel on top, next to the the wiring.   It is a hazard for fumes and possibly a fire","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11427255,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/04/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"07/31/2021","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"The vehicle will flood after being exposed to rain which has caused all sorts of electrical issues. I have read online where several others have filed lawsuits regarding E class Mercedes for similar issues. The car\u2019s interior will take on water and since there\u2019s several electrical components running along the floor board of the car they will become damaged and cause the car\u2019s computers and electrical system to go crazy. I picked up my car from having the oil changed at a local service shop a few days after it was repaired and I was driving back home after the service pick up and the car completely lost power. I got out of the car and opened the trunk in which I had to do so by using the key inside of the key fob. When I opened the trunk, I noticed that there was a little bit of water in the trunk which led me to open the back door and to my surprise there was standing water behind the driver seat. I checked the driver floor and it was soaked as well. I had the car towed back to the shop where I had the oil changed and the owner did not have the available equipment to test the car. I dried the car out over the next several days and drove to a local Mercedes dealership where they told me to do a full diagnostic on the car it would cost upwards of $19k. Are you kidding me? Now I know from reading others stories that this isn\u2019t an unknown issue. So, what do I do now\u2026file an insurance claim? I guess that would be the next step but they\u2019ll turn around and get the money right back out of me by raising my policy rates. This is terrible. My car is a 2004 E320 with just under 65k miles on it.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11425955,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/01/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"07/22/2021","vin":"WDBUF70JX4A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake malfunction warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the SBC hydraulic unit needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 04V296000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 199,700.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11408466,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/02/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"04/16/2021","vin":"WDBUH83J14X","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"VEHICLE HAS A RECALL ON REPLACEMENT OF FUEL TANK. MERCEDES BENZ DEALER DID NOT WANT TO HONOR THE RECALL. WHEN I FILL CAR UP WITH GAS IT LEAKS OUT OF THE TANK AND ON THE GROUND. MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER SAID I MISSED THE TIME FOR THE RECALL. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP BEFORE THE RECALL ENDED IN 2019 SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT THE MCKINNEY MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERSHIP AND I INFORMED HIM THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE CALL THE SPC HYDRAULIC PUMP. TURNS OUT THAT IS ALSO A RECALL THAT IS WIDELY KNOWN.AT THAT TIME THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND  THEN THE PANDEMIC HIT SO THERE WAS NO NEED TO TAKE IT UP THERE AT THE TIME DUE TO COVID. MERCEDES BENZ SHOULD HONOR THIS SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD LEAD TO A DEADLY SITUATION IF NOT ADDRESSED. THEY HAVE BEEN DECEPTIVE BY MARKING THIS IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUE AND NOT A SAFETY RECALL ISSUE. THEY PRETTY MUCH TOLD ME SINCE I DON'T HAVE MY CAR WORKED ON AT THE  DEALERSHIP, THEY DON'T WANT TO HELP ME IN THIS SITUATION. THEY MENTIONED HAD THE CAR BEEN SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP AND NOT AT THE INDEPENDENT SHOO  THAT I USED I MAY HAVE HAD A BETTER CHANCE AT THEM COVERING THE CHARGES FOR THIS TANK REPLACEMENT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11397478,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/20/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"02/23/2021","vin":"WDBUF82J94X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"DRIVER IS EXPERIENCING A HEAVY ODOR OF GASOLINE AFTER FILL UP.  VEHICLE IS NOT OVERFILLED/TOPPED OFF.  VEHICLE WAS SITTING INSIDE GARAGE WHEN OWNER NOTICED A HEAVY FUEL ODOR AND NOTIFIED FIRE DEPARTMENT TO INVESTIGATE.  PER RECOMMENDATIONS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT, KEEP VEHICLE OUT OF GARAGE UNTIL ISSUE COULD BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC.  MECHANIC INSPECTED FUEL SYSTEM AND FOUND FUEL LEAK UNDER REAR SEATS NEAR FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT.  MERCEDES BENZ REFUSES REPAIR ISSUE SAYING IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE.  GASOLINE FUMES/VAPORS ARE ESPECIALLY HEAVY INSIDE A SINGLE CAR GARAGE, AND IF A IGNITION SOURCE IS INTRODUCED IT COULD BECOME FATAL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11389515,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/14/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"01/23/2021","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"RECEIVED THE CAR FROM MY DAD AS A GIFT STONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM INSIDE ONLY RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR OUR NEWBORN BABY NOW DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO... LOOKED ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND FOR RECALLS AND SEEN A FEW.. BUT THEN I SEE ALOT OF PEOPLE SAYING NOTHING HAPPENS... JUST SAYING WITH SOMETHING THAT HAD A PREVIOUS RECALL ON AND IF SOMETHING WOULD TO GO WRONG WITH ANYONE'S FAMILY THAT IS A HELL OF A LAWSUIT....","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"E350","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11388481,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/12/2021","dateComplaintFiled":"01/16/2021","vin":"WDBUH65J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I FILLED THE GAS TANK FULL AND ON PULLING IN THE GARAGE COULD SMELL A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE... WENT TO GET MY OIL CHANGE THE NEXT DAY AND THE GENTLEMAN MENTIONED HE COULD SMELL GAS COMING FROM MY CAR AT VALVOLINE OIL CHANGE.... VERY STRONG SMELL IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR AS WELL AS WHEN WALKING AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR YOU COULD SMELL A STRONG SMELL OF GAS... THE GENTLEMAN FROM VALVOLINE LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND SAID THERE'S SOME TYPE OF COVER THAT GOES UNDERNEATH THE GAS TANK ITSELF AND PUT HIS FINGER INTO IT AND COULD TOUCH GASOLINE ON HIS HAND... I JUST WENT ONTO THE INTERNET AND READ MANY MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING WITH THIS TYPE OF CAR LAWSUITS HAVE BEEN FILED... IN THOSE COMPLAINTS THE PEOPLE THAT BROUGHT THEIR CAR TO DEALERSHIP SAID THAT IT WAS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REMEDY AND THAT THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL... AFTER DRIVING A LITTLE BIT AND REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE IN THE TANK THE SMELL HAS SUBSIDED SOMEWHAT... THOSE COMPLAINTS ALSO MENTION THAT IT CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WITH THIS TYPE OF LEAK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11386386,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/16/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"01/04/2021","vin":"WDBUH82J94X","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"ON 12/16/2020 WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES ON MY VEHICLE FAILED. A RED WARNING TRIANGLE APPEARED ON THE VEHICLE MESSAGE BOARD STATING THE CARS BRAKING ABILITY WAS SEVERELY REDUCED AND TO STOP DRIVING IMMEDIATELY. I WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY MECHANIC.     THE MECHANIC COULD FIND NO MECHANICAL REASON FOR THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE RED WARNING LIGHT WAS GONE AND THE BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY.     ONLINE RESEARCH REVEALED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY/RECALL FOR THE YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL OF THE CAR RELATED TO BRAKE FAILURE. MERCEDES WILL REPLACE THE SENSORTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (SBC) FREE PROVIDED THE CORRECT CODES ARE EVIDENT WHEN THEY DIAGNOSE THE CAR.(SAFETY RECALL #2005110001 I BELIEVE) MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THERE ARE NO CODES SHOWING FOR THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES ARE NOW FUNCTIONING. MY ONLINE RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT THIS CAN BE AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND THE DEALERSHIPS ARE RELUCTANT OR WILL NOT REPLACE THE SBC IF THERE ARE NO CODES.        AFTER CONTACTING MERCEDES THE CAR IS BEING TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AS I TYPE THIS. I AM HOPEFUL THAT MERCEDES WILL DO THE CORRECT THING AND REPLACE THEIR ADMITTEDLY FLAWED BRAKE MODULE BUT IT ISN'T LOOKING GOOD AS THEY SAID IF THE CORRECT CODES DO NOT APPEAR THEY WILL NOT REPLACE.      THE INSANE IDEA THAT I AM EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE BRAKES FAIL AGAIN IN ORDER TO GET THEM REPLACED IS UNACCEPTABLE. I'M IN A NO WIN SITUATION.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11366412,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/01/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"10/26/2020","vin":"WDBUF83J64X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I INHERITED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY FATHER AND WHEN I FUEL UP THE SMELL OF GAS IS OVERPOWERING. I CHANGED HOSES AND GASKETS IN 2018 AND WAS OK UNTIL 3 MONTHS AGO. NOW IT ALWAYS SMELLS LIKE GAS TO THE POINT OF LIGHT-HEADED AND VOMITING. CALLED MERCEDES THERE WAS AN ACTIVE RECALL THAT EXPIRED IN 2019 BUT I HAD NEVER RECEIVED NOTICES AND SPOKE TO MY MOTHER THAT ALSO NEVER RECEIVED. MERCEDES ADMITTED THEY HAD INCORRECT ADDRESS SO THEY WERE SENDING TO A DECEASED PERSON TO WRONG ADDRESS. BUT SINCE IT IS EXPIRED, THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO FOR A FAULTY FUEL TANK THAT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"E350","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11364187,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/02/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"10/13/2020","vin":"WDBUF76J94A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE BACK OF THE CAR AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THAT THE TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS ISSUE WAS COVERED AT SOME POINT BUT WAS NEVER DONE TO THIS SPECIFIC CAR VRTC-DCD-3206. I PURCHASED THE CAR A FEW WEEKS AGO AND WAS TOLD BY MB THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER REFUSED TO DO THE FIX/SERVICE. THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE THE CABIN HAS AN INCREDIBLY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. IF THE FIX WAS OFFERED AT SOME POINT AND WAS NEVER DONE, WHY CANT THEY PERFORM IT NOW?     QUOTE FOR FIX ATTACHED","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11343092,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/03/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"08/03/2020","vin":"WDBUF76J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"GAS LEAK, THERE A STRONG GAS SMELL","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11338324,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/04/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"07/08/2020","vin":"WDBUF65J94A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"SENSOR TONIC BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT IN INTERMITTENTLY","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11337935,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/23/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"07/07/2020","vin":"WDBUH83J04X","components":"SEAT BELTS","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RELEASING THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH AN AUDIBLE CHIME. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT REAR PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FAILED LATCH SECURELY IN THE BUCKLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTER SEAT BELT TONGUE CEASED IN THE BUCKLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V534000 (SEAT BELTS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11328300,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/22/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"06/11/2020","vin":"WDBUF76J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"SMELL OF STRONG GAS ODOR. RECALL EXPIRED LESS THEN ONE YEAR AGO SO MERCEDES WONT FIX IT. WHY IS THERE A CUT OFF DATE TO A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION?  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11327571,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"06/06/2020","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"BACK AIR BAG BEHIND DRIVER LOST AIR WHILE DRIVING. TOOK IN TO REPAIR THEY THOUGHT IT WAS AIR LINE. THEY REPAIRED BUT SAME THING HAPPENED LEAVING REPAIR SHOP AT AN INTERSECTION. ALL THE LIGHT TURNED ON TO STOP DRIVING JUST LIKE BEFORE. I TOWED BACK TO SHOP.THEY SAID THE WHOLE  SYSTEM NEEDED TO ALL BE REPLACED.MY ONLY REASON TO FILE THIS IS THE FEAR I HAD OF GETTING HURT OR HURTING OTHER BY MY VEHICLE JUST BEING UNDRIVABLE WHILE IN MOTION ON MAJOR INTSECTION.THIS PROBLEM OCCURED BEFORE BUT ALWAYS WHEN LEAVING MY HOME SO ID JUST WAIT FOR THE AIR SUSPENSION SELF CORRECT. WHICH IT HAD BEFORE.I WAS ONLY GOING 15MPG OR SO WHEN IT GAVE OUT I WAS APPROCHING MY RIGHT HAND TURN. WE ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP WITH MORE DETAILS AND DOCUMENTATION IF NEEDED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11325016,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/16/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"05/18/2020","vin":"WDBSK74FX4F","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"BAFFLE INSIDE FUEL TANK BROKE AFTER NORMAL USE, CREATING RATTLING NOISE, CANNOT BE REPAIRED AND REPLACEMENT OF TANK REQUIRES LENGTHY VEHICLE DISASSEMBLY.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"E350","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11324408,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/15/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"05/13/2020","vin":"WDBUF70J34A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FUEL SMELL AFTER FILLING WITH GAS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"E350","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11319861,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/13/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"03/31/2020","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING DRY OR INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARRANTY ON THE CBC ELECTRONIC BRAKE WAS EXTENDED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF WALNUT CREEK LOCATED AT (1301 PARKSIDE DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596), HOWEVER, THE DEALER DECLINED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"E350","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11319755,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/24/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"03/30/2020","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"2004 MERCEDES E320 HAS A STRONG GAS SMELL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND FOUND OUT THAT \"1/3 THE FUEL TANK HAS A COVER ON TOP OF IT-SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE TANK AND THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE THE TANK IS LEAKING WHERE THE COVER MEETS THE 2/3 TANK WHEN YOU PULL THE BACK SEAT OUT YOU CAN SEE THE TANK TOP-FUEL IS SEEPING OUT STAINING THE SIDE OF THE TANK\" I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A 15 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO THIS ISSUE AND I WAS ADVISED IT EXPIRED. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR 12 YEARS. I REACHED OUT THE MERCEDES HEADQUARTERS AND THEY ADVISE ITS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE CAR CAN CATCH ON FIRE. SHOULDN'T THIS HAVE BEEN A RECALL? DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE IT IS. MERCEDES STILL STATED NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE TANK WILL COST $2300 AND THEY ADVISE NO AFTERMARKET AVAILABLE. THIS IS UNFAIR TO THE CONSUMER BY ALL MEANS. MERCEDES KNOWING KNEW THERE WAS A ISSUE AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN DONE","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"E350","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11319454,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/26/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"03/27/2020","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E 320. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS WIFE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT STAND STILL, THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. A MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWED BRAKE MALFUNCTION STOP VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMP STARTED AND DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO PROVIDED A DIAGNOSIS OVER THE PHONE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V133000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11319169,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/17/2020","dateComplaintFiled":"03/24/2020","vin":"WDBUF76J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR WHEN HALF TANK OR MORE OF GAS. CANNOT PARK IN GARAGE OR WILL SMELL ENTIRE GARAGE WITH FUEL ODOR. ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH MY PREVIOUS CAR WHICH WAS A 2004 MERCEDES E500.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11315421,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/05/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"03/01/2020","vin":"WDBUF82J94X","components":"STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"HEAVY FUEL ODOR EMANATING FROM VEHICLE.  VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY STRUCTURES COULD CATCH FIRE IF FUEL IS LEAKING AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS INTRODUCED.  ONLY VIABLE REASON WHY FUEL ODOR IS PRESENT IS EITHER THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING AT A LOCATION OR THE VENT HAS FAILED.  VEHICLE FUEL ODOR IS ESPECIALLY STRONG IF VEHICLE WAS FILLED UP RECENTLY BUT IS PRESENT 24/7.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11311215,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/01/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"02/24/2020","vin":"WDBUF82J84X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"SMELL STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE AFTER FILLING GAS TANK OVER PAST SEVERAL MONTHS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"E350","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11297903,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/01/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"01/08/2020","vin":"WDBUF70J24A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E500.  WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REFUELED, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR DETECTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS RED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF GOLDENS BRIDGE 321 NY-22, GOLDENS BRIDGE, NY 10526, (914) 232-8122 TO BE DIAGNOSED. A FUEL LEAK WAS CONFIRMED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11288176,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/04/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"12/10/2019","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BLUE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHICH MEANT THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BRAKES WERE SERVICED. A FEW MONTHS LATER, WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CONTINUOUSLY PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A SBC HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF BEVERLY HILLS (9250 BEVERLY BLVD, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210, (310) 659-2980) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS ULTIMATELY DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11245208,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/10/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"08/20/2019","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FUEL ODOR WAS PERCEIVED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AMERICAN SERVICE CENTER DEALER (703-284-2500, LOCATED AT 624 S GLEBE RD, ARLINGTON, VA 22204) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A CANISTER VALVE AND PURGE VALVE SHUT OFF AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE VALVES AND THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA13003 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11234201,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/15/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"07/23/2019","vin":"WDBUH82J04X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND IN THE GARAGE. MERCEDES-BENZ OF FAIRFIELD (165 COMMERCE DRIVE, FAIRFIELD, CT 06825) STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK SEAL MAY BE FAULTY. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A FUEL TANK SEAL AND HAD IT INSTALLED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11222839,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/12/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"06/27/2019","vin":"WDBUF76J24A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. CHECK ENGINE CAME ON AND GAVE ME A CODE P0456. PLESSE ADVISE!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11220227,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"06/14/2019","vin":"WDBUF70JX4A","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"THE PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE IS THAT WITH ITS CURRENT TCM( TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE) IN A 722.9 TRANSMISSION, THE CONDUCTOR PLATE THAT HOLDS THE SENSORS IN PLACE BECOME DEFECTIVE AND CREATES A PROBLEM IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK IN 2ND GEAR. THIS CAUSES A MAJOR PROBLEM DRIVING ON ROAD WAYS THAT ARE +45MPH  BECAUSE THE VEHICLE CANNOT DRIVE OVER 25MPH FURTHER CAUSING MORE PROBLEMS THAT MAY ACTUALLY FREEZE UP THE ENGINE CAUSING THE CAR TO STOP. IF THE CAR IS STOPPED AND BEGINS TO GO AGAIN, THE RMP'S CAN GO VERY HIGH WITHOUT ANY POWER OR MOTION IN THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO 2 OF MY PERSONAL FRIENDS ALREADY WITH THE 722.9 TRANSMISSION. IN PARTICULAR THE CONDUCTOR PLATE OR VALVE BODY WAS CORRUPTED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FAIL. I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE THE PART CAN FAIL ANYTIME DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE TO THE DRIVER AND OTHERS AROUND WHEN THIS MAY OCCUR. MANY OTHER OWNERS (I'VE READ ONLINE) WITH THIS 722.9 TRANSMISSION CONDUCTOR PLATE FAULT IS ALSO FRUSTRATED BY THE FACT THAT NOT ONLY MERCEDES-BENZ DOESN'T ALLOW FOR A CONSUMER TO BUY THE PART BUT MANY WARRANTIES ARE VOIDED WITH THIS FAULT. MY VEHICLE (MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2004) ALSO IS ONLY  AT 56,000 MILES ON THE SPEEDOMETER. CONSIDERING THE MILEAGE, THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT SEEMS TO BE PREMATURE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED BY A MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER BUT HAS NO SERVICE FOR THE VERY COMMONLY FAULTED PART.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11218219,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/21/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"06/06/2019","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TAKATA RECALL   OK I BOUGHT MY WIFE THE 04 E55 AMG MERCEDES ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE CAR WE STARTED TO NOTICE A FAINT FUEL SMELL OCCASIONALLY, SO WITHIN  THE PAST THE THREE YEARS THE FUEL SMELL HAS GOTTEN SIGNIFICANTLY WORSE AND WORSE ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR CAUSING MY WIFE TO NOT WANT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE   IN  FEAR OF A FUEL SYSTEM RELATED FIRE WITH MY KIDS IN THE VEHICLE, I DO NOT BLAME HER. SO I STARTED DRIVING THE CAR MYSELF WITHIN THE   LAST FEW WEEKS I FILLED THE TANK UP ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASION AND IT HAS THE FIRST TIME THE GAS SMELL WAS SO BAD I HAD A HARD TIME DRIVING THE CAR MYSELF BUT THIS LAST TIME, IT DRAINED OVER HALF OF THE GASOLINE INTO THE FLOOR OF MY GARAGE. NOT ONLY MAKING THE FLOOR OF MY GARAGE GASOLINE COVERED MISS BUT MAKING THE ENTIRE CAR SMELLS LIKE GASOLINE MY GARAGE SMELL LIKE GASOLINE. AS WELL AS THE INSIDE OF MY HOUSE. ONCE THIS HAD HAPPENED I LOOKED INTO TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM MYSELF AND FOUND THAT THE WIRING GOING TO THE FUEL FUEL PUMP SYSTEM HAD BURNED A HOLE FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE TANK INTO THE GAS TANK CAUSING THE LEAK. (HOT ENOUGH WIRES TO  BURN THOUGH THE GAS TANK LID VERY CONCERNING IF I DO SAY SO MYSELF...   AND THIS GAS STATION IS ONLY 4 MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE AND THIS WAS UNDER NO HARD DRIVING CONDITIONS JUST  SEMI- STRAIGHT SHOT FROM THE GAS STATION TO THE HOUSE HOPEFULLY THEY CAN REMEDY THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS RATHER CONCERNING TO KNOW THAT THESE CAR WILL LEAK GAS NOT ONLY INSIDE THE CAR BUT OUTSIDE PUTTING OUR FAMILY AND OTHERS AT RISK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11209995,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/22/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"05/25/2019","vin":"WDBUF70J14A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"ENGINE STOPPED WHILE RUNNING THE CAR. HAD TO HAVE A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP REPLACE BOTH SENDING UNITS AND SEALS/GASKETS. I BELIEVE THIS IS A RECALL ALREADY BUT I PAID FOR IT?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11192462,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/28/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"03/29/2019","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FOR SEVERAL MONTHS THERE HAS BEEN A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE AFTER FUELING THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR HAS BECOME STEADILY WORSE AND WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ASSISTANCE. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN I INQUIRED HOW THIS COULD HAVE OCCURRED, I WAS TOLD IT COULD BE DUE TO IMPACT OR TRAUMA (WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY INCIDENT). WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST $2,300.00 TO REPAIR VEHICLE. CALLED MB-USA AND ASKED FOR ASSISTANCE. WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL ON THE FUEL TANK AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE COST. AS THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE, I HAD THE WORK PERFORMED AND RECEIVED A 10% \"GOODWILL\" DISCOUNT. PICKED UP VEHICLE AND DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE AND CONTINUED TO SMELL FUEL. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY CAME TO PICK-UP. ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THEY DID NOT TIGHTEN A CLAMP OR SOMETHING. WE PICKED IT UP AGAIN AND THE ODOR WAS PERSISTENT. IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BACK AND WE SUBSEQUENTLY TRADED THE VEHICLE IN. BOTTOM LINE.... I DO NOT THINK THAT A FUEL TANK SHOULD FAIL ON A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 80,000 MILES. I HAVE THE OLD TANK AND BELIEVE THAT MB SHOULD REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF THE TANK.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11169924,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/05/2019","dateComplaintFiled":"01/14/2019","vin":"WDBUF82J74X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FUEL TANK LEAK, SMELL GAS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11155564,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/18/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"12/03/2018","vin":"WDBUF65JX4A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SKYLAND AUTOMOTIVE  MERCEDES-BENZ (255 SMOKEY PARK HIGHWAY, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806, (828)667-5213) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V133000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). AFTER THE REPAIR, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,015.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11155773,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/26/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"12/03/2018","vin":"WDBUH65J94A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHILE PARKED, ENGINE WOULD DIE IMMEDIATELY AFTER I STARTED IT. MECHANIC DISCOVERED FUEL SEEPING OUT OF TOP OF FUEL SENDING UNIT IN FUEL TANK.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11123939,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/31/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"09/01/2018","vin":"WDBUF70JO4A","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"AIRMATIC SUSPENSION DROPPED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. RED LIGHT WARNING FLASHED THAT VEHICLE WAS LOW. TRIED TO RAISE CAR BUT IT WOULD NOT RAISE. CAR WAS VERY CLOSE TO GROUND AND WOULD NOT RAISE..BEGAN LOOKING UP, IF OTHER SAME MODELS AS OURS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND THEY DO. READ SEVERAL  CONSUMERS COMPLIANTS/ CONCERNS WHO ALSO OWN A MERCEDES BENZ THEY SEEM TO HAVE THIS SIMILAR PROBLEM. IT'S VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX AT A DEARLERSHIP. LOOKS LIKE THIS VEHICLE  MAY HAVE A PROBLEM/DEFECT WITH THEIR AIRMATIC SUSPENSION AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY UNKNOWING THAT YOUR VEHICLE IS DROPPING TO GROUND.THIS REALLY NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED TO SEE IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THEIR AIRMATIC SUSPENSION BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED WHILE DRIVING.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11112749,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/19/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"07/20/2018","vin":"WDBUF70J14A","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE SUSPENSION SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. IN ADDITION, THE 'STOP DRIVING/VEHICLE DRIVING LOW' WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUSPENSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 104,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11103451,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/22/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"06/22/2018","vin":"WGWWDBUH83J","components":"SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"\"TAKATA RECALL\" MY MERCEDES BENZ E500 BACK AIR SHOCKS STOPPED LIFTING THE CAR WHEN I STARTED IT IN THE MORNING  AND THE RED INDICATOR LIGHT WANT GO OFF UNLESS I STOP IT WILL LIFT UP AN THEN GOES BACK DOWN.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11098019,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/03/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"05/25/2018","vin":"WDBUF65J64A","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"THE SHIFTER MODULE IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, WHEN IN DRIVE, IT STAYS IN 2ND GEAR ONLY. TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, I MUST SHUT THE ENGINE. OTHERWISE I CAN'T SHIFT FROM D TO N TO R. THE SHIFTER WILL NOT MOVE PAST NEUTRAL. TO GET TO P OR R, I MUST SHUT THE ENGINE. THIS IS UNSAFE WHEN TRYING TO BACK INTO A CITY STREET PARKING. WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY, AFTER STARTING IT, ONCE I SHIFT FROM P TO R & ARRIVE AT N, THE SHIFTER WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO SHIFT BACK INTO R WITHOUT SHUTTING THE ENGINE & THEN RESTARTING IT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11089029,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"04/19/2018","vin":"WDBUF70J24A","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E500. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SUSPENSION AIR BAGS FAILED ACTIVATE TO LIFT THE VEHICLE. THE MESSAGE \"STOP CAR, PARK TOO LOW\" REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. *TT","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11088381,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/23/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"04/16/2018","vin":"WDBUF76J24A","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"2004 E55, I AM SMELLING A LARGE ODOR OF FUEL IN THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE OF CAR. GAS CONSUMPTION HAS DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY AND FEEL OF CAR HA DROPPED. DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING CAR WITH FAMILY. I SMELL THE FUMES IN THE MOTION AND NOT IN MOTION.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11085147,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/15/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"04/15/2018","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLED UP THE CAR WITH GAS. STRONG GAS ODOR AND GAS LEAKING FROM DRIVERS SIDE REAR OF CAR. WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE     EXTREMELY UNSAFE!!!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11082254,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/03/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"03/31/2018","vin":"WDBUF65J44A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THER IS A STRONG GAS  SMELL INSIDE CAR WHEN THE TANK IS OVER 3/4 FULL. DANGEROUS FIRE HARZARD. THINK THAT IT IS A RECALL ISSUE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11065278,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/13/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"01/26/2018","vin":"WDBUF70J14A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"STRONG FUEL SMELL IN CABIN","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11063600,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/08/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"01/18/2018","vin":"","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"SBC BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON CAR WOULD NOT ENGAGE  GOT IT TOWED THE REPAIR COST $1600.00 TO REPAIR. I CALL MBZ THEY SAID NO HELP FOR ME.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11034374,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/01/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"10/18/2017","vin":"WDBUF65J64A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"OEM BRAKES","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11034134,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/16/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"10/17/2017","vin":"4X123479","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"THE SBC CONTROL UNIT FAILED.  THERE WAS A RED WARNING LIGHT ON DASH, THAT WHEN I WAS IN THE ROAD THE BRAKES JUST ABOUT FAILED.  WHEN I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND TRIED TO START AGAIN IT WOULD NOT LET ME MOVE IT FROM PARK POSITION.  TRIED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS ABLE TO GET IT INTO NEUTRAL AND DRIVE TO PULL IN POSITION FOR THE TOW TRUCK.  IN READING UP ON THE WEB THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE SBC CONTROL UNIT.  I WAS FORTUNATE TO BE CLOSE TO HOME BUT THIS IS A REALLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM.  MERCEDES PUT A LIMIT ON THE UNIT TO SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING.  THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY WAY TO TELL US OWNERS WHEN THIS WILL HIT THEIR LIMIT.  THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO REPAIR ALL OF THESE SBC CONTROL UNITS OR AT LEAST FIND A WAY TO TELL US WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN.  I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THEY DID KNOW OF THE PROBLEM AND EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THE SBC UNIT FOR TEN YEARS, BUT DEPENDING HOW OFTEN YOU USED IT DETERMINES THE BREAK DOWN OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.WHICH MEANT IF YOU HAD AN OLDER CAR YOU PAID FOR SOMETHING THEY FORCE TO BREAK.  THERE IS AN APP $30 THAT CAN RESET THE AMOUNT OF BRAKING YOU HAVE DONE AND HAS BEEN SHOWN TO FIX THE PROBLEM INSTEAD OF A $2000 REPAIR THAT MERCEDES WILL CHARGE YOU FOR A WHOLE NEW SBC UNIT.  WHY DON'T THE DEALERS HAVE THIS APP?  WHY DO WE LET THE MANUFACTURERS GET AWAY WITH FORCING PARTS TO SEEMINGLY BREAK SO THEY CAN MAKE MORE MONEY?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11024757,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/17/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"09/21/2017","vin":"","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"A WARNING SIGNAL APPEARED ON BY DASH BOARD CITING BRAKES, TAKE TO SHOP. THE MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CENTER PUT ON FRONT BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS. I WAS TOLD TODED TO REPLACE THE SBC UNITED BECAUSE IT WAS \"TIMED OUT\" AND THE BRAKES COULD FAIL.THE COST OF UNIT IS $2418.32. THIS IS LIFE THREATENING.THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11022568,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/26/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"09/10/2017","vin":"WDBUF76J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"EVERY TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK. IT STARTS SMELLING LIKE GAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE SPECIALLY IN THE REAR. AND EVEN WHEN YOU APPROACH THE CAR FROM BEHIND YOU CAN SMELL THE GAS ODOR. IF I CAN BE HELPED HERE WITH THIS SITUATION. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR WITH A FULL TANK.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":11003311,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"07/06/2017","vin":"WDBUH65J54A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKE AND VARIOUS OTHER WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RECALL AND THAT THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V133000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE IF THEY WOULD RESPOND WITH A SOLUTION TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10983760,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/04/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"05/05/2017","vin":"WDBUF70J35A","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"CAR WAS AT A STOP AND BACK END OF CAR WENT DOWN, STOP CAR TOO LOW CAME ON THE DASHBOARD","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10969763,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/15/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"03/31/2017","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FUEL SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CAR WHEN FUEL TANK IS COMPLETELY FILLED.  STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10965857,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/10/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"03/14/2017","vin":"WDBUH83J44X","components":"SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"SBC UNIT HAS A LIMIT THAT IS SHOWING A FAULT YET BRAKES SEEM FINE NOW MUST FIX AND ALL THAT IS AVAILABLE ARE REMANUFACTURED UNITS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10959802,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/07/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"03/09/2017","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A RED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL REGARDING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS STABILIZER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 83,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10958868,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/06/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"03/06/2017","vin":"WDBUF65J44A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNCIAN SPECULATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 127,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10958419,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/20/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"03/03/2017","vin":"WDBUF82J24X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"HEAVY ODOR OF GASOLINE IN GARAGE AFTER FILL-UP.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10956716,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/23/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"02/24/2017","vin":"WDBUF83JX4X","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"RED LIGHT CAME ON STATING THAT THE CAR WAS TOO LOW","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10956448,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/22/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"02/23/2017","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHEN THE GAS TANK WAS REFUELED, A STRONG GAS SMELL (ODOR) INSIDE THE CAR WHILE DRIVING APPEARED, CAUSING THE DRIVER (MY DAUGHTER) TO OPEN THE WINDOWS BECAUSE THE SMELL WAS SO STRONG. AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE .WHATS THIS ABOUT?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"E350","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10948805,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/28/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"02/01/2017","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL THAT HAS A SERVICE THRESHOLD. WHEN THIS THRESHOLD IS REACHED THE BRAKE SYSTEM DEFAULTS TO NON POWER ASSISTED HYDRAULIC MODE TO THE FRONT WHEELS ONLY. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. I HAVE SENT A COPY OF THE MERCEDES SERVICE BULLETIN S142.46-P-0012A WHICH ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE. MERCEDES STOPPED INSTALLING THIS SYSTEM IN 2006. AT THE VERY LEAST, MERCEDES SHOULD ISSUE A MANDATORY RECALL TO INTERROGATE THESE VEHICLES WITH STAR DAS TO DETERMINE HOW CLOSE TO THE SERVICE THRESHOLD THE SBC UNIT IS AND REPLACE THEM AT THE DEALER'S EXPENSE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10948046,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/06/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"01/27/2017","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE","summary":"I WAS DRIVING DOWN A PAVED ROAD, WENT TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AND MY ESP CAME ON, VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND ALMOST RAN ME INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH THEN CAUSED ME TO RUN INTO THE DITCH. NOW I'M FINDING OUT THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SBC UNIT, WHICH IS WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY CAR, BUT THE RECALL IS NOT SHOWING UP FOR MY VIN NUMBER. I AM VERY, VERY DISAPPOINTED/FRUSTRATED BY MERCEDES. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE PART TO REPLACE. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO FIX MY CAR, WHICH IS NOW SITTING DUE TO IT NOT STARTING, ESPECIALLY IF OTHER SAME YEAR VEHICLES WERE AFFECTED AND THEIRS IS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. I THINK THE ENTIRE SITUATION IS RIDICULOUS! I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER MERCEDES!!!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10944022,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/04/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"01/10/2017","vin":"WDBUF70J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO A PRIOR GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATION AND RELATED EXTENSION OF WARRANTY. THE GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATION DETERMINED LEAKS COULD OCCUR FROM THE GAS TANK PRESSURE SENSOR, THE OUTLET OF THE GAS TANK FILLING LIMITER VALVE AND AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP. DETERMINED LEAKS COULD OCCUR FROM THE GAS TANK PRESSURE SENSOR, THE OUTLET OF THE GAS TANK FILLING LIMITER VALVE AND AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP.  AS A RESULT, BENZ EXTENDED ITS WARRANTY TO 15 YEARS ON GAS TANK COMPONENTS IN 2003-2009 E-CLASS VEHICLES AND 2006-2011 CLS-CLASS VEHICLES. CONSISTENT WITH THE PROBLEM, MY FUEL PUMP FAILED LAST WEEK; THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO OAKLAND MERCEDES FOR SERVICE UNDER THE WARRANTY.  BENZ WAS NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED THE CAR LAST WEDNESDAY.  THE DEALER TOOK POSSESSION ON FRIDAY. I HAVE CALLED THE SERVICE DEPT MANY TIMES TO LEARN STATUS OF THE CAR.  BENZ TELLS ME THE CAR STILL HAS NOT EVEN BEEN ASSIGNED A SERVICE ADVISOR.  THEY REFUSE TO GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION RE THE STATUS OF MY CAR AND WHEN IT WILL BE REPAIRED.  THIS AMOUNTS TO A REFUSAL TO FULFILL THEIR PROMISES GIVEN UPON THE DISCOVERY OF THEIR FAULTY FUEL TANKS.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10939556,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/04/2017","dateComplaintFiled":"01/04/2017","vin":"WDBUF70H54A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. THERE WAS A SUDDEN 100% PRESSURE LOSS IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. I WAS LESS THAN 20 FT FROM GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, I WOULD HAVE MET WITH A TRAGIC ACCIDENT. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 92,392 MILES. IT IS A 1-OWNER WITH ALL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES DONE ONLY BY MERCEDES DEALER AND AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. THE VEHICLE IS 100% UPTO DATE ON ALL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE AND THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO REASON FOR SUCH FAILURE.  UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THERE ARE OTHER MERCEDES BENZ USERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. NOT ONLY WILL I EVER BUY A MERCEDES BENZ AGAIN, BUT I WILL NEVER RIDE IN A MERCEDES BENZ PRODUCT FOR THE SAKE OF MY SAFETY!!!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10937304,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/23/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"12/23/2016","vin":"WDBUH83J74X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10926034,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/10/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"11/14/2016","vin":"WDBUF65J25A","components":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"GAS SMELL ALL THE TIME, MAIN COMPUTER KEEPS ON AND DRAINS BATTERY, BRAKES LIGHTS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10915495,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/05/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"10/12/2016","vin":"WDBUF65J94A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"I AM AN OWNER OF A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320 THAT I HAVE BOUGHT 3 YEARS AGO IN NOVEMBER. WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I ELECTED TO ALSO BUY A 3 YEAR 36K WARRANTY. OVER THE PAST 3 YEAR I HAVE HAD NO TO VERY LITTLE TROUBLE WITH THE VEHICLE AND HAVE MAINTAINED A VERY POSITIVE AND OPTIMISTIC ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE VEHICLE NEVER HAVING TO UTILIZE THE WARRANTY. WELL UNTIL LAST WEEK... I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN SUDDENLY I LOST ALL BRAKING POWER OUT OF NOWHERE. I WAS PETRIFIED AND VERY SCARED FOR MYSELF AND EVERYONE IN THE VEHICLE, ONLY GETTING A \"REDUCED BRAKING POWER\" NOTICE ON THE DASH AFTER BRAKE LOSS. RECOLLECTING THAT IF THIS OCCURRED IN HEAVIER TRAFFIC WE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED AND OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE REACTION OF THE SBC UNIT THAT FAILED IN THE VEHICLE. COME TO FIND OUT MY VEHICLE HAD A RECALL FOR THIS SPECIFIC FAILED UNIT AND MERCEDES BENZ OFFERED A 10 YEAR 150K MILE WARRANTY TO FIX THIS ISSUE IN THE VEHICLE. UNFORTUNATELY BY THE TIME THAT I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, HAD I KNOW THIS WAS AN ISSUE, I WOULD HAVE ONLY HAD A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME FOR THE UNIT TO FAIL BEFORE I COULD HAVE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF THIS \"WARRANTY\".. BUT I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND HONESTLY WOULD HAVE NOT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN. I COMMUTED WITH THIS VEHICLE 60 MILES A DAY FOR THE LAST YEAR AND EVEN DROVE IT TO CALIFORNIA OVER THE SUMMER AS A FAMILY TRIP, WITH NO NEGATIVE THOUGHTS OR MALFUNCTIONS. I CANNOT SAY THAT I CAN DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IN CONFIDENCE ANY LONGER WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE NOW OF THE SBC BRAKING UNITS. MY VEHICLE WARRANTY IS NO LONGER VALID BECAUSE MY VEHICLE EXCEEDED MILEAGE..THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE COVERED BY MERCEDES I SHOULD NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR CORRECTING THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFTEY ISSUE AND IS NOT BEING ADDRESS APPROPRIATELY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10914869,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/04/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"10/08/2016","vin":"TRUSFAFK7B1","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TAKATA RECALL. THE BRAKE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD CAME ON FEW MONTHS AGO. WE HAD REPLACED BRAKE PADS ETC, EARLIER AND WAS TOLD THE SBC NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WENT TO 2 DEALERS IN MY AREA AND THEY BOTH STATED IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE READ MANY COMMENTS ABOUT THE FAULTY DESIGN FROM MBENZ AND DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THEY DO NOT WANT TO REPLACE IT AT THEIR COST. ARE THEY WAITING FOR LAWYERS TO SUE FOR A FATAL CRASH? I DO NOT WANT TO BE THE ONE DYING NOR ANYONE IN MY FAMILY. THE CAR HAS ONLY 106,331 MILES. CAN YOU HELP?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10910680,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"09/29/2016","vin":"WDBUF76J54A","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I HAVE GAS FUMES INSIDE THE CAR. I CHECK THE PUMP SENDER , AND I FOUND ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE CONNECTOR FOR THE PUMPS. SEE PICTURE. THIS ISSUE COULD CREATE ELECTRICAL SPARK AND YOUR CAR COULD BE ON FIRE! BIG ISSUE CHECK YOUR VEHICLE. THE DESIGN OF THE CONNECTOR ARE UNDER HEAT CAPACITY. AND THAT THE ROOT CAUSE OF LEAK OF FULL.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10903118,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/15/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"09/01/2016","vin":"","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED CLOSE TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE ?BRAKE LONGER DISTANCE VISIT WORKSHOP? WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED IN RED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A FATAL CRASH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER OFFERED TO COVER TEN PERCENT OF THE COST, BUT THE OFFER WAS DECLINED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 05V133000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 04V296000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT A RECALL REMEDY COULD NOT BE PERFORMED UNLESS THE VEHICLE RECEIVED A SERVICE NOT RELATED TO A RECALL, WHICH WAS WHY THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL REMEDY FOR THE FUEL TANK WAS NOT PERFORMED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO HIGH MILEAGE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY RELATED TO THE FAILURE THAT EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 197,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10897779,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/20/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"08/22/2016","vin":"WDBUH65J14A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT AROUND 60 MPH MY INSTRUMENT MESSAGE DISPLAY SUDDENLY TURNED RED, STARTED BEEPING CONTINUOUSLY, AND DISPLAYED THE MESSAGE \"STOP BREAK DEFECTIVE STOP VEHICLE\". THE CAR HAD ZERO BREAKS, PUMPING THEM DID NO GOOD, AND I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY PUT ON MY HAZARDS, DOWNSHIFT TO SLOW THE CAR, AND PULL OFF THE FREEWAY AND PARK USING THE EMERGENCY BREAK TO AVOID A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING ACCIDENT. WHILE WAITING FOR HELP I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AFTER 15 MINUTES AND EVERYTHING APPEARED TO BE WORKING FINE. MY CAR IS SERVICED REGULARLY AND VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND IT GAVE NO INDICATION OF ANY BREAK PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. IT HAD A FULL BREAK JOB AT THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALER LESS THEN 30K MILES AGO AND WAS SERVICED FOR ANOTHER ISSUE IN THE LAST 1.5 YEARS. AT NO TIME WERE MY BREAKS MENTIONED AS NEEDING MAINTENANCE. MERCEDES BENZ IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, SEE \"2004 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS BRAKE FOUNDATION COMPONENTS TSB (BULLETIN SB-090930)\" WHERE IT IS MENTIONED. THIS IS A SERIOUS LIFE THREATENING ISSUE THAT BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN OF THE BREAK SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY UNPREDICTABLE. MY CAR IS NOT WITHIN THE 10 YEAR WARRANTY COVERED IN THE TSB REFERENCED ABOVE. THIS SBC BREAKING SYSTEM SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN PERMITTED ON THE ROAD. MERCEDES BENZ REALIZED THE MISTAKE AND DISCONTINUED THE USE OF IT AFTER 3 YEARS DUE TO ALL OF THE ISSUES. ANY CAR WITH THIS SYSTEM IS A TICKING TIME BOMB THAT COULD PUT ANY NUMBER OF LIVES AT RISK WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING. AT LEAST WITH A STANDARD BREAK SYSTEM YOU HAVE SOME CHANCE OF STOPPING THE CAR.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10897139,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/05/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"08/19/2016","vin":"WDBUH82J84X","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"I WAS PULLING OUT OF A DRIVE WAY AND BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED WITH NO WARNING.  I COULD NOT CHANGE GEARS OR STOP.   I ONLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN THE CAR FINALLY ROLLED TO A STOP.  THIS WAS UNBELIEVABLE TERRIFYING.  I HAD CAR TOWED TO NEAREST MERCEDES MECHANIC.  I PAID THE $1394.00 AND MERCEDES BENZ CUSTOMER SERVICES SAYS I HAVE NO RECOURSE BECAUSE I AM OUT OF THE 10 YEAR WARRANTY.  I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED AS CAR PULLED OUT BLINDLY ONTO THE CITY STREET.    THIS HAPPENED LATE AT NIGHT WITH NO WARNING.  I AM STILL SHAKEN UP BY HOW SUDDENLY THIS HAPPENED ON A VEHICLE THAT I ONCE HELD IN SUCH HIGH ESTEEM.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10895036,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"08/11/2016","vin":"WDBUF65J14A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, AN ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE CURB, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE COMPUTER SYSTEM RELATED TO THE BRAKES WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SBC SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10894040,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/07/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"08/08/2016","vin":"WDBUF76J74A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E55. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKES FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS A KNOWN FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BY TWO YEARS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,800.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10893109,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/04/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"08/04/2016","vin":"WDBUF82J94X","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"MERECEDES BENZ USA CUSTOMER SERVICE WOULD NOT HONOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V296000  (SBC BRAKE PUMP FAILURE) CLAIMING FAILURE WAS BEYOND THE LIMIT OF THE CAMPAIGN.  CAR WAS ALWAYS SERVICED AT MERCEDES DEALERSHIP HOWEVER THIS PART WAS NEVER REPLACED.  DUE KNOWLEDGE OF POTENTIAL DEFECT IN THE BRAKE UNIT, I HAVE REQUESTED THE PART BE REPLACED AT MERCEDES EXPENSE WHICH HAS BEEN DENIED.  I WAS TOLD MY CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THE REPAIR IS QUOTED AT $2200.00","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10884533,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/09/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/13/2016","vin":"WDBUH65J14A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE FAILURE THE SBC/ELECTRO HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENT, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10882998,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/22/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/06/2016","vin":"WDBUF70J24A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10883100,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/04/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"07/06/2016","vin":"","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"BERBERIAN STOCKTON DEALER WANTS $2,400 TO FIX THE SBC (SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL) $740 TO FIX FRONT BRAKES. THE REP RALPH CARRASCO SAID THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT COMPLY WITH THE REMEDY FOR RECALLS AS THE TIME PERIOD FOR RECALLS HAS EXPIRED.  REALLY? REPAIR OF FAULTY BRAKES EXPIRE? I WAS WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN WHEN THE BRIGHT RED MESSAGE \"STOP! BRAKES UNSAFE STOP THE CAR IMMEDIATELY\" [ CAN'T RECALL EXACT VERBATIM].  TO STOP THE CAR BECAUSE THE BRAKES HAD BECOME UNSAFE TO DRIVE .THE CAR FROZE UP, RESTARTS BUT WILL NOT SHIFT GEAR TO DRIVE.  WHY DOES MB SELL OUTAGEOUSLY EXPENSIVE BUT DEFECTIVE CARS? WHAT ABOUT CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW? NHTSA (NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY) PUBLISHED ON 4/05/2005 THIS SBC ISSUE AS MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2004 050014. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. NHTSA SUMMARIZED THE RECALL ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEM OF THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) IS DESIGNED TO MONITOR THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WITHIN THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. IF AN UNACCEPTABLE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS DETECTED, THE SYSTEM WILL SWITCH, AS IT IS DESIGNED TO DO, INTO THE HYDRAULIC FUNCTION MODE. HAZARD: IF VEHICLES ARE NOT ROUTINELY SERVICED AND HAVE EXTREMELY HIGH MILEAGE COMBINED WITH A HIGH NUMBER OF BRAKE ACTUATIONS, OR FREQUENCY, THE PUMP MOTOR OF THE SBC MAY RUN OUT OF PERMISSIBLE TOLERANCES, THEREBY TRIGGERING THE HYDRAULIC FUNCTION MODE.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10875633,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/15/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"06/21/2016","vin":"WDBUF7OJ24A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"DEALERSHIP: FIRST CLASS AUTO LAND, 4050 FRANKFORD AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124      FIRST PROBLEM: THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR THE DEALERSHIP PROMISED TO FIX IT AND NEVER DID.    SECOND PROBLEM: THE POWER STEERING WAS FAULTY AND THE DEALERSHIP FIXED IT, BUT I GOT A NEW ERROR ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL.    THIRD PROBLEM: AFTER GETTING THE POWER STEERING PROBLEM FIXED A WARNING LIGHT APPEARED SAYING WARNING ESP MALFUNCTION VISIT SERVICE CENTER.    FORTH PROBLEM: I DROVE TO WORK AND GOT HOME PARK THE CAR WOKE UP THE NEXT DAY AND MY RIGHT FRONT FRONT AIR SHOCK WENT ON ME. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE OWNER REFUSED TO REPAIR IT, SO I WENT TO A AN AUTHORIZED MERCEDES REPAIR SHOP AND THEY FIXED IT, OUT OF POCKET I PAID $650.00       FIFTH PROBLEM:      FIFTH PROBLEM: SBS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED, MY WHOLE ENTIRE BRAKING IS NOT WORKING, IT WAS WORKING PERFECTLY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I PARKED MY CAR TO GO INTO WORK, WHEN I GOT OFF FROM WORK AND STARTED MY CAR A HUGE RED LIGHT FLASHED ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND MY BREAKS WOULD NOT WORK,    I PURCHASED THE CAR ON JAN 18TH 2016 THE CURRENT DATE IS JUNE 16TH 2016 I HAD THE CAR LESS THAN 6 MOTHS AND DROVE IT FOR 5,000 MILES.    I HAVE HD VIDEO FOOTAGE OF MY CAR GETTING TOWED AWAY WHEN THE AIR SHOCKS MALFUNCTIONED, I WILL HAVE HD FOOTAGE OF THE TOWING OF MY CAR NOW THAT MY WHOLE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING     COULD SOMEONE HELP!, I'M WILLING TO DO AN FULL REPORT ON THE LOCAL NEWS, THIS DEALERSHIP MUST BE STOPPED BEFORE SOMEONE LOSSES THEIR LIFE, I WAS FORTUNATE NOT TO LOSE MY LIFE OR RISK THE LIVES OF OTHERS  THUS FAR.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10872762,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/07/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"06/06/2016","vin":"WDBUF65J04X","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"THE ERROR LIGHT STATING BRAKE FAILURE PULL OFF ROAD CAME ON THE PEDAL WAS VERY SOFT AND WENT TO THE FLOOR I WAS ON A BUSY STREET AT THE TIME AND ALMOST HIT A INDIVIDUAL ! I WAS FORTUNATELY ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE! I HAVE READ SINCE ON LINE THAT THE SBC UNIT HAD A RECALL BUT WE WERE NOT PRIVY TO THIS INFORMATION AND NOW SEE THAT IT WAS ONLY FOR TEN YEARS . WHY WOULD THE NHTSA PUT A YEAR END ON SUCH A UNIT THAT COULD BE SOMETHING THAT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLE TAKING OF LIVES?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10871398,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/27/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"05/29/2016","vin":"WDBUF76J64A","components":"SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THE FUEL SMELL IS CONSTANT AND SO STRONG IT BURNS YOUR EYES. FUEL IS LEAKING INTO THE CAR AND DAMAGING THE REAR SEATS, DISCOLORATION IS EVIDENT FROM THE LEAKING FUEL ON THE LEATHER. A SIMPLE TOWEL LEFT WILL STINK LIKE GASOLINE OVER A MATTER OF MINUTES WHEN LEFT IN THE BACK SEAT.  PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT I NEED TO DO TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.  SINCERELY,  [XXX]    INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10864238,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/04/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"05/10/2016","vin":"WDBUF70JX4A","components":"STEERING,SUSPENSION","summary":"WHILE D IRVING HOME FROM WORK,  AFTER STOPPING FOR LIGHT, WHEN LIGHT CHANGED AND I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN,  I SUDDENLY COULDN'T HARDLY TURN.  IT TOOK ALL I HAD TO MAKE TURNS,  THEN AFTER ARRIVING HOME MY HUSBAND NOTICED THE SUSPENSION HAD DROPPED ON THE VEHICLES AND WAS RESTING ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE.  POWER STEERING RESOVIOUR WAS EMPTY AND WHEN HE PUT SOME IN. IT ALL RAN ON THE GROUND.  V ECHO LIE WAS IN MOTION.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10855195,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/15/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"04/13/2016","vin":"WDBUF70J34A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE BACK SEAT. WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK THE SMELL IS SO STRONG IT FILLS THE ENTIRE GARAGE. WHEN I REMOVED THE BACK SEAT I FOUND A SMALL PUDDLE OF GAS. I FIRST STARTED NOTICING THE SMELL IN THE MIDDLE OF LAST MONTH -(MARCH 2016)- AND CONTINUES TO GET WORSE EACH TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10854205,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"04/07/2016","vin":"DBUH65J74A4","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"EXPERIENCE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE AFTER FILLING TANK.  SMELL DIMINISHES WHEN TANK IS LESS FULL BUT RETURNS WITH NEXT FUEL FILL UP. SMELL NOTICED BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE VEHICLE  EXACT DATE FIRST OCCURRED IS UNKNOWN, BUT WAS FIRST NOTICED YEARS AGO.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10849633,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/12/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"03/14/2016","vin":"WDBUF65J14A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"THE SBS SYTEM HAS GONE OUT WHEN THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ITEM. SBS SYTEM IS NOT GOOD. NOW I'A OUT TO 2000 FOR A RECALL PART THIS IS NOT FAIR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10837986,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/23/2016","dateComplaintFiled":"02/24/2016","vin":"WDBUF76J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"NOTICED FUEL SMELL WHEN FILLING TANK MORE THAN HALF WAY. INVESTIGATED TO FIND POOLING FUEL ON TOP OF FUEL PUMP / SENDER ASSEMBLY BENEATH REAR SEAT.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10837458,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/20/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"02/22/2016","vin":"WDBUF70J94A","components":"POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED BUT CONTINUED TO ROLL WITHOUT STOPPING, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, AND THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO COME OUT OF PARK. IN ADDITION, ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10824477,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/30/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"02/05/2016","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,103.  ...UPDATED 04/26/16 *BF    THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10811840,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/02/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/23/2015","vin":"WDBUF76J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"SMELLS OF FUEL BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR WHEN THE CAR IS 3/4 OR FULL TANK.. (FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT).","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10810896,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/02/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/17/2015","vin":"WDBUH82J94X","components":"SEAT BELTS","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MIDDLE REAR SEAT RETRACTOR BECAME INOPERABLE EACH TIME IT WAS PULLED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 216,000. .....UPDATED 04/15/16 *BF  05/14/18*JB  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10809991,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/13/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"12/14/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J94A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND FAILED TO RESPOND AS THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SBC UNIT NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A VARIOUS SPEEDS, A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWO SEPARATE TIMES HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RESERVE TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10809765,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/16/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/11/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J84A","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS NOTICED. IN ADDITION, THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING AFTER THE COOLANT WAS REFILLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10809047,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/08/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/08/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J44A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"RECALL WAS PERFORMED IN 2004 ON SBC HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND HAS GONE OUT AGAIN, 12/08/2015, AND THE DEALER SAID THE RECALL \"EXPIRED\" IN 2013. VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AT AUTOHAUS IN ROYAL, OAK, MI.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10808811,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/04/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"12/07/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHEN FILLING THE CAR WITH GASOLINE TO A FULL TANK, THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL THAT IS VERY STRONG THE NEXT DAY.  I HAVE READ IN FORUMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND THAT MB KNOWS ABOUT THIS BUT IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IS THERE A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT ON THIS MATTER?  I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED. AM I PROTECTED UNDER EMISSIONS LAWS OR NOT?","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10806432,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/02/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"11/24/2015","vin":"WDBUF76JX4A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THE SMELL OF FUEL IS COMING FROM MY CAR WHEN IT IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. THE SMELL OF SO OVERWHELMING THAT I CAN SMELL IT EVEN BEFORE ENTERING THE VEHICLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10789084,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/08/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"11/08/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J54X","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES TODAY.  AT ONE POINT, WE WERE FORCED TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP, AND AT ANOTHER POINT, WE WERE FORCED TO DRIVE OFF INTO THE GRASS TO STOP.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10787682,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/02/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"11/02/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J64A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE POWER BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING, WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO GO INTO BACKUP MODE. THE VIN WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V133000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.   UPDATED 01/27/16*LJ  *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10779966,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/03/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"10/05/2015","vin":"WDBUF82J54X","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE (SBC) SYSTEMS FAILED WITH A RED STOP SIGN ON THE DASH BOARD. I MANAGED TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP BY PUSHING THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE AND APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WITH MY LEFT FOOT SIMULTANEOUSLY. IT WAS A SCARY EXPERIENCE AS IT WAS A STORMY LATE NIGHT WITH 10% VISIBILITY DUE TO THE RAIN. I MANAGED TO PARK/TOWED THE CAR TO MY HOUSE AND IT HAS BEEN IN MY DRIVE WAY EVER SINCE THE INCIDENT.   THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) THAT HAS A SERVICE THRESHOLD. WHEN THIS THRESHOLD IS REACHED THE BRAKE SYSTEM DEFAULTS TO NON POWER ASSISTED HYDRAULIC MODE TO THE FRONT WHEELS ONLY. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. I HAVE SENT A COPY OF THE MERCEDES SERVICE BULLETIN S142.46-P-0012A WHICH ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE. MERCEDES STOPPED INSTALLING THIS SYSTEM IN 2006. AT THE VERY LEAST, MERCEDES SHOULD ISSUE A MANDATORY RECALL TO INTERROGATE THESE VEHICLES WITH STAR DAS TO DETERMINE HOW CLOSE TO THE SERVICE THRESHOLD THE SBC UNIT IS AND REPLACE THEM AT THE DEALER'S EXPENSE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10680226,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/31/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"09/17/2015","vin":"WDBUH65J74A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"2004 MERCEDES BENZ E-320.  CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR REPAIRS OF FUEL TANK LEAKS.  *SMD  THE CONSUMER STATED IN LATE 2009. HE EXPERIENCED A GAS SMELL IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE THE SMELL BECAME WORSE AND EVENTUALLY WAS NOTICEABLE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, TOO/ THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO INVESTIGATE AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM. A LEAK WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. THE SEAL RINGS  FOR THE FUEL LEVEL SENDERS, FUEL PUMP, FILTER ASSEMBLY AND HARNESS WERE REPLACED IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE FUEL LEAK. *JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10764687,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/12/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"09/17/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA13003 (FUEL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10764111,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/08/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"09/16/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10758694,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/23/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"08/23/2015","vin":"WDBUF83J44X","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"WE HAD JUST STOPPED THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING SPACE AT A GRCCERY. AS WE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WERE WALKNG AWAY FROM IT WE HEARD A LOUD POP AS IF A TIRE HAD A BLOWN. WE LOOKED AROUND BUT DID NOT NOTICE ANY LOW TIRE FROM LOSS OF AIR. WHEN WE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AFTER GROCERY SHOPPING MY WIFE NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WAS LOWER THAN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THE RED WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL \"STOP, CAR TOO LOW!\"  I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEE IF THE WHEEL/TIRE WOULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL AND IT DID NOT, SO WE DROVE HOME WHICH WAS ONLY ONE MILE. I PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE. AFTER READING A NMBER OF OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, IT APPEARS THIS MALFUNCTION SHOULD BE A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR A DEFICIENT PART OR ENGINEERING DESIGN FLAW FOR THE MALFUNCTION.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10748295,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"08/12/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"HORRIBLE GAS SMELL AFTER REFUELING AND WHILE CAR IS PARKED IN GARAGE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10746633,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/19/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"08/06/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J14A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TURNING  INTO A SHOPPING CENTER WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES TOTALLY WENT OUT. I HAD JUST A  TINY BIT OF BREAKS AND COULDN'T STOP TO MAKE THE TURN INTO THE SHOPPING CENTER SAFELY.  I HAD TO GO INTO THE SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. WHAT HAD HAPPENED WAS MY SPC BRAKES WENT OUT ON MY MERCEDES AND I HAD TO GET IT TOWED  TO MY MECHANIC TO GET IT REPAIRED. THIS WAS SCARY AS HECK SENSE IF I WAS ON THE FREEWAY I'M GOING FREEWAY SPEEDS I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE CRASHED , BUT SINCE I WAS SLOW ENOUGH AND WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER  I DIDN'T CRASH. THEY'RE DEFINITELY SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS SPC BRAKING SYSTEM.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10744973,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"07/30/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J54X","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"THIS WAS ONE OF 4 ACCIDENTS OR FENDER BENDERS I'VE BEEN IN IN THE LAST 14 MONTHS DUE TO BRAKE MALFUNCTION. I HAVE CHANGED MY BRAKES 2 IN 14 MONTHS AND ITS NOT THE BRAKES ITS A MALFUNCTION THE BRAKES LOOSE PRESSURE THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES COMPLETELY DOWN BUT DO NOT ACTUALLY BRAKE WITH THIS I HAVE HIT 4 VEHICLES FROM BEHIND.. I CONTACTED MCB CORAL GABLES AND THEY SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY RECALLS THEREFORE CAN ONLY SERVICE IT IF I PAY. I FEEL LIKE I WILL LIKELY GET INTO A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT , SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE I AM IN DANGER..I DO NOT HAVE MEANS OF OTHER TRANSPORTATION.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10730195,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/17/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"06/24/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J74A","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10725329,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/13/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"06/15/2015","vin":"WDBUF82J84X","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR DEALER SUPPLIED PART FAILED ON REPLACEMENT RESULTING IN SUDDEN STALLING IN MOVING TRAFFIC FOLLOWING MAKING LEFT TURN","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10724418,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"06/09/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I PURCHASED MY CAR USED AT 132000 MILES. THIS WAS A PRE EXISTING CONDITION THAT DEALER DIDN'T MENTION ANYTHING ABOUT, BECAUSE THE NEXT DAY I FILLED THE TANK AS IT WAS SOLD TO ME WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK, NOW I KNOW WHY, I GOT A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GAS THAT FILLED MY GARAGE AND SMELLED INSIDE THE CAR AS WELL. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL THE TANK. IT ALSO SETS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM (NOT A MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP) REFUSES ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE IS \"EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LEAK DETECTED (SMALL LEAK)\". ALSO BECAUSE OF THE ISSUE MY GAS LIGHT WILL RANDOMLY START BLINKING AND WHEN I ACCELERATE THE CENTER DISPLAY BEEPS LIGHTS UP RED AND SAID CHECK FUEL CAP. FUEL CAP IS FINE, I THINK IT'S RELATED TO THE LEAK.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10723678,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"06/05/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STUCK. IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL TO RELEASE, IT NEEDED TO BE DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10723295,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/24/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"06/03/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"ENGINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY AND THE IGNITION KEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10722115,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/24/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"05/29/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"AT THE ANNUAL SERVICE THE MERCEDES DEALER TESTED THE BRAKES AND INFORMED ME THE BRAKE SYSTEM SBC HAS FAILED.  THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL/EXTENDED WARRANTY.  IT'S AN APPROXIMATELY $4,000 DOLLAR REPAIR AND THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE JUST DISCOVERED IT ONLY MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL/EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS ENDED.  THEY DO NOT WANT TO REPAIR THE BRAKES UNDER THE RECALL/EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUE TO DO SO BUT HAVE SAID IT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED.    THE VEHICLE JUST UNDERWENT A RECALL/EXTENDED WARRANTY AUTHORIZED REPAIR FOR A LONG STANDING FUEL LEAK PROBLEM THE MONTH BEFORE.  THERE REMAINS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10721415,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/25/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"05/26/2015","vin":"","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10716037,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"05/12/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J14A","components":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"MY CAR STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. SHOP TELLS ME ITS THE SBC PUMP","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10715306,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/08/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"05/08/2015","vin":"WDBUF82J24X","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL THAT HAS A SERVICE THRESHOLD. WHEN THIS THRESHOLD IS REACHED THE BRAKE SYSTEM DEFAULTS TO NON POWER ASSISTED HYDRAULIC MODE TO THE FRONT WHEELS ONLY. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. LOOK FOR  MERCEDES SERVICE BULLETIN S142.46-P-0012A WHICH ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE. MERCEDES STOPPED INSTALLING THIS SYSTEM IN 2006. AT THE VERY LEAST, MERCEDES SHOULD ISSUE A MANDATORY RECALL TO INTERROGATE THESE VEHICLES WITH STAR DAS TO DETERMINE HOW CLOSE TO THE SERVICE THRESHOLD THE SBC UNIT IS AND REPLACE THEM AT THE DEALER'S EXPENSE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10714997,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/23/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"05/06/2015","vin":"WDBUF76J94A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM PURE MOTORS IN SACRAMENTO CA. WITH A EMPTY FUEL TANK. I TOOK TO A GAS STATION LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE FROM THE DEALER. I FILLED IT UP AND MY WIFE DROVE IT HOME ABOUT 15 MILES AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP. SHE PULLED UP IN THE DRIVEWAY AND TOLD ME HOW BAD THE GAS ODER WAS AND THAT SHE HAD TO PUT THE WINDOW DOWN TO KEEP FROM PASSING OUT. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MERCEDES BENZ ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK OUT AND TOOK IT TO THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP IN ROCKLIN. CA. AFTER THE DEALER LOOK AT THE CAR THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW GAS TANK. THEY SAID IT WAS ON BACK ORDER AND WOULD TAKE A WEEK TO GET ONE. THAT WAS 02/25/2015, IT'S NOW 05/06/2015. NO WORD FROM MERCEDES AS TO WHEN THEY WILL GET IT.    I RECEIVED A EMAIL LETTER FROM AN ATTORNEY THAT MERCEDES BENZ USA LLC WOULD COVER THE ISSUE BUT ALL I GET FROM THEM ARE WASTED WORDS, THE RUN AROUND. THE LETTER FROM MB USA LLC WAS SIGNED BY RALPH S. FISHER THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10706245,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/16/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"04/17/2015","vin":"WDBUF82JX4X","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY LOOSE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE ENTIRE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM.  THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10704807,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/10/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"04/09/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THE FUEL LEAK, FUEL SENDER LEAKS, I DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH TO REPLACE ALL THOSE PARTS. IT SHOULD HAVE DEALER RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THOSE ISSUES.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10703313,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/15/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"04/02/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL SMELL STARTED AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10701499,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/09/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"03/24/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTING INTO THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS REFUELED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER MAKING SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 191,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10701524,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/06/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"03/24/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I FELLED MY CAR UP WITH GAS AT LUNCH 12 NOON AND WHEN I GOT OFF WORK AT 5PM THE GAS FUMES WERE SO STRONG I COULD BREATHE IN MY CAR. I TUCK IT TO SOUTH BAY MERCEDES BENZ AND WAS TOLD THAT THE GAS TANK HAS A LEAK AND THE GAS HAD LEAKED IN TO THE CABIN BEHIND THE BACK SET OF MY CAR AND THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD BE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. IT'S BEEN OVER 2 WEEKS AND THEY HAVE NO ETA ON WHEN MY CAR WILL BE FIXED. I HAVE A LONER BUT I CHECK ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10695084,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/18/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"03/18/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J64A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF FUEL SMELL OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE ON APPROACH. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE THE SMELL IS UNBEARABLE AND CAUSES NAUSEA WHEN DRIVING. INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE LEFT SIDE (DRIVER'S) FUEL PUMP SEAL IS LEAKING CAUSING FUEL TO PUDDLE AND SATURATE INSPECTION PLATE. THE FUEL WICKS PAST INSPECTION PLATE GASKET AND INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT SATURATING THE AREA DIRECTLY UNDER THE REAR SEAT. REPLACED FUEL PUMP MODULE WITH SEAL (GASKET) AS WELL AS GASKET ON RIGHT (PASSENGER) SIDE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10694089,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/06/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"03/13/2015","vin":"WDBUF76J14A","components":"WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"WHEN I WAS PARKING MY CAR I LOST FULL CONTROL OF MY FRONT BRAKES AND HIT MY FRONT BUMPER TO THE POLE TO AVOID A NEAR MISS WITH A PEDESTRIAN.  AFTER THE INCIDENT, I PRESSED ON MY BRAKES AND THERE WAS NOT PRESSURE, MEANING I COULD PRESS THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR WOULD BE NOT STOP.      ANYWAY, TOWED IT TO MERCEDES DEALER (FLETCHED JONES MB) AND THEY SAID THE SBC PUMP WAS LEAKING AND THE REPAIR WOULD COST $2300.  I RESEARCHED THE WEB AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SBC UNIT ON MY VEHICLE SO I PRESENTED THE RECALL NUMBER TO THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2005070007 AND 2005110001) AND THEY SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THEN THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE TO REPLACE THE SBC UNIT BECAUSE THERE IS A 10 YR WARRANTY UNLIMITED MILES ON THE SBC SYSTEM AND MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED 2003. I ASKED THEM THE REASON THAT I NEVER RECEIVED AN EMAIL/MAIL FOR THE RECALL AND HE JUST SHOOK HIS HEAD AND SAID NOTHING.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10694135,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/13/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"03/13/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. IMMEDIATELY AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, A STRONG PERSISTENT ODOR OF FUEL PERMEATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10694177,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/12/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"03/13/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"I JUST REPLACED MY BRAKES AND I GET AN MESSAGE ON MY DASH THAT SAYS REDUCED BRAKE EFFECT LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE. I TAKE IT IN TO THE DEALER PENSKE MERCEDES AND THEY TELL ME THE SBC PUMP AND ANOTHER PART ARE BAD AND THAT IT WILL COST ME $2200 TO REPAIR BECAUSE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED 10 YEARS AFTER THE DATE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE.  I THOUGHT EXTENDED MEANT AFTER THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY EXPIRES NOT THE DAY I BUY THE CAR. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE IF MY BRAKES FAIL BECAUSE OF THEIR NEGLIGENCE WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM TO FIX THEIR MISTAKE.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10691733,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/06/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"03/03/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A STRONG FUEL ODOR EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A SMALL PUDDLE OF FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10691666,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/28/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"03/02/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J84A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"THE CARS BRAKES JUST QUIT WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHICH I WAS DRIVING, AS DESCRIBED BELOW.      THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL THAT HAS A SERVICE THRESHOLD. WHEN THIS THRESHOLD IS REACHED THE BRAKE SYSTEM DEFAULTS TO NON POWER ASSISTED HYDRAULIC MODE TO THE FRONT WHEELS ONLY. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. I HAVE SENT A COPY OF THE MERCEDES SERVICE BULLETIN S142.46-P-0012A WHICH ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE. MERCEDES STOPPED INSTALLING THIS SYSTEM IN 2006. AT THE VERY LEAST, MERCEDES SHOULD ISSUE A MANDATORY RECALL TO INTERROGATE THESE VEHICLES WITH STAR DAS TO DETERMINE HOW CLOSE TO THE SERVICE THRESHOLD THE SBC UNIT IS AND REPLACE THEM AT THE DEALER'S EXPENSE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10683966,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/18/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"02/18/2015","vin":"WDBUF76J74A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"MY FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK WHERE I CAN SMELL FUEL BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLING THE TANK ALL THE WAY. THE ODOR IS VERY PRONOUNCED AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE IF THIS MUCH FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE TANK. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP CONFIRMED A LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. BASED ON INFORMATION I READ ON A MERCEDES BENZ FORUM WEBSITE, IT SAID TO REFERENCE ACTION NUMBER PE12001 (THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS SERIES OF VEHICLE). I HOPE THE NHTSA WILL INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE AND FORCE MERCEDES BENZ TO REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE FUEL TANKS AT NO COST TO CONSUMERS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10683191,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/10/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"02/13/2015","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE \"SUSPENSION IS TOO LOW DO NOT DRIVE\" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10682523,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/05/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"02/10/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"BENZ E500/55K MILES. I HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE CAR. ONE BEING FUEL TANK RELATED AND THE SECOND SBC PUMP FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. ON THE FIRST, TOO LITTLE TOO LATE, SO MANY YEARS AFTER THE INCIDENT AND PURCHASE OF THE CAR, MERCEDES BENZ HAS SENT A LETTER COVERING THE REPAIR AND PARTS FOR 15 YEARS. I THINK THAT IN ITSELF IS AN OFFENSE AND A CRIME. ON THE SECOND ISSUE, SBC PUMP MERCEDES BENZ REFUSED TO GIVE ME IN DETAIL THE EFFECT OF FAILING SBC PUMP ON OTHER PARTS OF THE CAR OR THE EFFECT OF FAILED SBC PUMP. MORE IMPORTANTLY, SERVICE MANAGERS ARE TELLING CUSTOMERS THAT THEY ARE EXPECTING ALL MODELS EQUIPPED WITH SBC PUMP TO COME TO THE SHOP. NOW THAT THE 10 YEARS IS UP IN MOST CARS AND OUT OF WARRANTY.THAT IS  A SCAM WHEN THE DEALER KNOWS ALL THESE CUSTOMERS WILL COME TO THE SHOP (BECAUSE IT CANNOT BE FIXED IN ANY AUTO SHOP) THEREBY TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A SAFETY ISSUE. HOW DO CAR MANUFACTURERS GET AWAY WITH THINGS LIKE THIS AND HOW DEALERS GET AWAY WITH THINGS LIKE THIS. THE RIGHT THING TO DO IS EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON SBC PUMP TO 15 YEARS JUST LIKE THEY DID IN FUEL TANK, THAT WAY DEALER WON'T TAKE ADVANTAGE AND CUSTOMERS HAVE PEACE OF MIND AND WON'T COMPROMISE ON SAFETY. EVEN THAT IS A SLAP ON THE WRIST COMPARED TO THE OFFENSE AND CRIME.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10681045,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/20/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"02/03/2015","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"SBC SYSTEM FAILED 4 MONTHS AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED.  MULTIPLE POSTS ON LINE REGARDING ISSUE WHICH SHOULD BE A RECALL NOT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY.  THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD REGARDING A PART THAT APPEARS TO HAVE A MUCH HIGHER FAILURE RATE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10679582,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/23/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"01/28/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J34A","components":"ENGINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE NO BREAKAGE POWER AND THE SHUT DOWN ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SBC PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,600.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10678258,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/17/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"01/22/2015","vin":"WDBUF76J64A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"GAS SMELL IN CAR SO WENT TO SHOP FOR INSPECTION.  FOUND GAS TANK WOULD NOT HOLD VACUUM AND THAT IT WAS LEAKING WITH GAS POOLING AROUND TANK BELOW REAR SEAT.  I UNDERSTAND THERE MAY BE A CLASS ACTION SUIT REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT HOW TO RECOVER THE OVER $4000 IN EXPENSES TO REPAIR MY GAS TANK.  A GAS TANK SHOULD NOT LEAK AND NEED REPLACING.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10676537,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/26/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"01/19/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE","summary":"BENZ E500 2004 (54K MILES) SAFETY ISSUE1: NOV 2008(36K MILES), THE CAR USED TO LOSE POWER AND SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING WITH ALL THE LIGHTS BLINKING ON THE DASH BOARD. BUT I WAS ABLE TO BREAK ANSDSTOP . SOMETIMES IT STARTED BACK ON AND SOMETIMES IT DID NOT.DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND THE SENDER UNIT. HAD TO PAY THE BILL OF $600 PLUS TOWING. THEY DID NOT INSPECT OTHER SAFETY ISSUES LIKE THE SBC PUMP OR LET ME KNOW ABOUT THE 10 YEAR WARRANTY. NEITHER DID THEY TELL ME IF SBC PUMP FAILURE OR ITS MALFUNCTION HAS ANY IMPACT ON OTHER PARTS OF THE CAR.  SAFETY ISSUE 2: JAN 6TH 2015.(REFER TO COMPLAINT #10676289)SBC PUMP FAILED DURING A LONG ROAD TRIP AND THINKING IT WAS JUST BRAKE PADS, COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. DEALER/MB REFUSED ANY ASSISTANCE IN REPAIRS. COST US $2200. WHEN THE DEALER REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE SBC PUMP BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THEY KNOW IT IS GOING TO FAIL, CUSTOMER IS IN A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE POSITION WITH SAFETY ASPECT, HUGE REPAIR COSTS INVOLVED AND POSSIBLE IMPACT ON OTHER PARTS AND SITUATIONS. THEY DESIGNED A WARRANTY ON THIS PROGRAMMABLE UNIT THAT IS PROGRAMMED TO LEND CERTAIN CYCLES OR SERVICE. MERCEDES BENZ HAS TURNED THIS MAJOR DEFECT INTO A MONEY MAKING OPPORTUNITY LATELY. THEY ARE INSTALLING REMAN UNITS WITH A HIGH REPAIR COST OF $2000-3000. SOMETIMES, MORE THAN THE WORTH OF THE CAR. REGULATORS SHOULD REVISIT THE CASE AND HAVE THEM PROVIDE LIFE TIME WARRANTY ON THIS MAJOR FLAW AND MAYBE MORE. WHEN THERE WERE TWO RECALLS JUST A YEAR AFTER IT WAS BOUGHT, HOW CAN THEY GET AWAY WITH A 10 YEAR WARRANTY AND A HUGE REPAIR COST. SINCE THEY HAVE MORE LAWYERS THAN ANY COMMON MAN, ONLY REGULATORS CAN HELP THE CITIZENS AND PROTECT THEIR INTERESTS AND SAFETY.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10676289,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/05/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"01/18/2015","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"BENZ2004 E500.ORIGINAL OWNER/55K MILES.DRIVING BACK FROM A LONG ROAD TRIP, THE \"SERVICE BRAKE\" MESSAGE CAME ON.THINKING IT WAS JUST THE PADS, THOUGHT WE COULD REACH HOME.LATER, WE REALIZED WHAT A DANGEROUS THING WE HAD DONE, BY DRIVING A CAR WITH SBC PUMP FAILURE.WE COULD HAVE TAKEN OFF A BRIDGE OR THROWN INTO A SWAMP OR PUT SOMEONE ELSE IN DANGER.THIS PROBLEM CANNOT BE FIXED AT ANY AUTO SHOP, IT HAS TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER, FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE STUCK AND ONLY DEALER CAN FIX IT.DEALER SAID MFR, WILL NOT ASSIST IN REPAIR BECAUSE IT IS PAST 10 YEARS.AND WE HAVE TO PAY $2350. THERE WERE TWO RECALLS IN 2004/05 REGARDING SBC PUMP,BUT MERCEDES BENZ HAS CONVENIENTLY DESIGNED A 10 YEAR WARRANTY TO THEIR ADVANTAGE AND DEALERS ADVANTAGE.WHEN THEY KNOW ALL CARS EQUIPPED WITH IT, IS GUARANTEED TO FAIL IN 10 -15 YEARS AND IN SOME CASES, EVEN BEFORE THAT.IT WAS NOT COURT ORDERED OR GOVT. ORDERED, BUT SET UP BY THEM FOR THEM.ONCE THERE WAS A RECALL, THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN LIFETIME WARRANTY ON THESE.IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE.TRIED NEGOTIATING WITH MBUSA TO REIMBURSE, BUT THEY REFUSED. AND THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME IN WRITING ABOUT THE REFUSAL OR ANYTHING RELATED.AFTER PAYING TO FIX IT, THEY DON'T EVEN INSTALL A NEW UNIT, THEY INSTALL A RE MANUFACTURED UNIT.THEY THREATEN YOU WITH CORE CHARGES FOR THE OLD PART AND RECYCLE AGAIN FOR THE NEXT CUSTOMER.WHEN I LEFT THE DEALER SHIP, I HAD THIS FEELING LIKE I WAS SET UP AND MUGGED BY BENZ/DEALER, SINCE THEY WERE EXPECTING IT.SINCE THEY HAVE DISCONTINUED SBC PUMP,THEY KNOW IT HAS A PROBLEM, BUT THEY NEVER ADMIT IT.WHEN THEY CALL BACK THEY DON'T EVEN LEAVE MESSAGE WITH ANY SUBSTANCE. THEY EXPECT YOU CALL BACK AND THEY WILL DENY IT OVER THE PHONE OR DO SOME TAP DANCING. THEY WILL STONE WALL YOU, PLAY DUMP OR TALK TO YOU LIKE A 5TH GRADER.THEY ARE SO GUILTY THAT THEY TRY TO COVER EVERY TRACK AND WATCH WHAT THEY SAY, WHAT THEY DO AND WHAT THEY WRITE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10672385,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/02/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"01/14/2015","vin":"WDBUF83J54X","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"WHILE TRAVELING ALONG A 2 LANE HIGHWAY IN A SNOW STORM, THE SBC PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED THE ABS TO FAIL AS WELL AS THE BRAKES TO BARELY WORK. THE SUBSEQUENT SKID FORCED A VERY CLOSE CALL WITH A FULLY LADEN LOGGING TRUCK, AND COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN A FATAL ACCIDENT WERE IT NOT FOR GOOD LUCK. UNDER NHTSA RECALL 2004 050014, AND RECALL CAMPAIGN 2005070007 APR06 BY MERCEDES, THE SBC PUMP FAILURE IS A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE. THE LOCAL MERCEDES BENZ HAS OFFERED TO SELL ME A NEW ONE FOR $1700 AS MERCEDES BENZ USA IS NOT WILLING TO REPLACE THIS FAILED PART UNDER THE RECALL AS THEY ONLY OFFER A 10 YEAR WINDOW. ISN'T A SAFETY RECALL A RECALL? BRAKES ARE A VITAL ASPECT OF SAFETY...  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10671176,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/12/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"01/08/2015","vin":"WDBUF76J94A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"A STRONG SMELL OF GAS WAS IN THE CAR. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE TANKS AND EMITTERS. GAS HAD GOTTEN IN THE SEATS AS WELL AND THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SMELL WAS SO STRONG THAT IT MADE ME AND WIFE SICK.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10668935,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"12/30/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THERE IS A VERY STRONG GAS ORDER IN AND AROUND MY VEHICLE WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK.  I HAVE AVOIDED FILLING MY TANK MORE THEN 3/4 FULL DUE TO THIS ORDER.  THIS CANNOT BE SAFE. I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED.   *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10669123,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/18/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"12/30/2014","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING UP CAR AT GAS STATION STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CAR. WHILE CAR WAS IN DRIVEWAY I NOTICED  GAS LEAKING FROM REAR DRIVER SIDE. I LOOKED UNDER DRIVER REAR SEAT THERE WAS A POOL OF FUEL AROUND THE CROWN OF THE FUEL PUMPS.  *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10668753,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/29/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"12/29/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FUEL TANK LEAKS AND STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AFTER A FILL UP.  VERY DANGEROUS COMBINATION.  A FIRE IS LIKELY AT SOME POINT.     TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA ACTION # EA13003 AND MERCEDES DISAVOWS ANY KNOWLEDGE OF EXTENSION OF WARRANTY AND REPAIRS. THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $2100. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS AND UNACCEPTABLE.    PLEASE HELP. YOU HAVE NEGOTIATED A FIX AND THEY ARE REFUSING TO DO IT. YOU SHOULD HAVE MADE THEM RECALL THE VEHICLES. NOW WE HAVE JUST MORE HEADACHES FOR OWNERS OF EFFECTED CARS.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10667881,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/25/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"12/23/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J84A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"I STARTING SMELLING A GASSY SMELL SEEPING INTO MY HOUSE AT NIGHT AND AFTER A FEW DAYS CONCLUDED IN HAD TO BE COMING FROM THE ATTACHED GARAGE AND SUBSEQUENTLY AFTER ELIMINATING ALL OTHER VARIABLES I NARROWED IT DOWN TO THE CAR.  I PARKED IT OUTSIDE FOR A COUPLE OF NIGHTS AND THE SMELL CEASED IN THE HOUSE AND GARAGE.      I THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO POMPANO MERCEDES TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT OUT AND WAS INFORMED MY SEALS WERE BAD/LEAKING AT THE FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS, SO WITHOUT A CHOICE I HAD THEM REPAIRED AT A COST OF $968.21 ON 9/13/2010.      THIS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS, THEN THE GASSY SMELL RETURNED.  I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO POMPANO MERCEDES AGAIN AND EXPLAINED THAT I HAD THE CAR HAD THE SAME SYMPTOMS OF A GASSY SMELL.  THEY CHECKED OUT THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED ME AT THIS TIME I HAD A DIFFERENT FUEL LEAK AND THAT WOULD REQUIRE THEM  TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE GAS TANK AND INTERNAL FUEL PUMPS AND SEALS AT A COST OF $3000 THIS TIME.  QUITE UNHAPPY WITH THIS DIAGNOSIS CONSIDERING I WAS JUST THERE 2 MONTHS PRIOR AND THOUGHT THEY HAD REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ONLY TO FIND OUT NOW IT WAS MORE ENCOMPASSING THAN THEIR FIRST ATTEMPT AT A FIX AND IT WAS GOING TO COST A BOATLOAD OF MONEY TO RE-REPAIR THE PROBLEM AS I WAS JUST OVER THE 50K WARRANTY TO BOOT.    WITH THE NEWS OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY SETTLEMENT AT THIS TIME I STRONGLY FEEL MY VEHICLE ISSUES ARE AS DESCRIBED IN THE CLASS ACTION SUIT AND I SHOULD BE ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT  FOR THE $968.21 I SPENT AT MERCEDES DISCRETION.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10668072,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/21/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"12/23/2014","vin":"WDBUF83J74X","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"WHILE DRIVING HOME I SMELT SMOKE. I STOPPED THE CAR TO INVESTIGATE THE SMELL OF SMOKE THAT WAS OVERPOWERING THE NOW NORMAL SCENT OF GAS WHICH FILLED MY VEHICLE CABIN DUE TO A FUEL PUMP LEAK. WHEN I EXITED MY VEHICLE I OPENED UP THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR PASSENGER DOOR TO FIND SMOKE EMITTING FROM THAT AREA. I QUICKLY LEFT THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE SMOLDERING CAR AND WHEN I TURNED TO LOOK BACK, I SAW FLAMES UNDER MY CAR.  I PROCEEDED TOWARDS THE OVERPASS WHILE MOVING AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO FIND CELLULAR PHONE SIGNAL, I SAW MY CAR NOW BEING ENGULFED IN FLAMES.  RE: (ODI NUMBER) IS: 10628900.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10667362,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"12/19/2014","vin":"WDBUF83J94X","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"THE INTERIOR AND TRUNK OF MY 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E500 CONTINUE TO FILL WITH GASOLINE VAPORS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10664115,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/09/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"12/13/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J24A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"NOTICED STRONG FUEL SMELL IN GARAGE AFTER A FILL UP. I AM A MECHANIC SO REMOVED REAR SEAT TO INSPECT FUEL PUMPS, FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE FUEL PUMP LEAKING QUITE A BIT OF FUEL THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BECAUSE HOUSING WAS MELTING AROUND THE ELECTRICAL PINS ALLOWING FUEL TO POOL UP ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP. VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE THESE FUEL FUMES TRAPPED IN THE GARAGE AROUND SO MANY THINGS THAT CAN SPARK. ALSO NOT SAFE AT ALL TO HAVE STANDING GASOLINE ON CONTACT POINTS OF THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.  VEHICLE NEEDS FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACED. VERY HIGH RISK OF FIRE!!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10662628,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"12/07/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J34A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E55 I NOTICED AN OCCASIONAL FUEL SMELL FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE.   OVER THE PAST YEAR IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE, FUEL APPEARS TO BE POOLING ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SEAT WHERE THERE IS AN ACCESS PANEL.    I HAVE REMOVED THE PANEL AND NOTICED THE FUEL ON TOP OF THE TANK.   LOOKING UNDER THE VEHICLE I CAN SEE WHERE FUEL HAS BEEN RUNNING OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK ONTO THE GROUND RIGHT NEXT TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.    THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN OF MINE AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.   MERCEDES WANTS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE TO ME.    THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS WELL AS NAUSEATING TO DRIVE THE CAR.    *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10661658,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/19/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"12/02/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I FILLED THE CAR WITH FUEL AND DROVE IT HOME AND PARKED IT IN THE GARAGE.  THE NEXT MORNING WHEN I WENT INTO THE GARAGE THERE WAS A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FUMES.  THE FUMES WERE NOT IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, BUT RATHER, OUTSIDE THE CAR.  AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR A WHILE AND USING ABOUT 1/8TH TANK OF GASOLINE, THE ODOR WAS NO LONGER PRESENT. THE REPAIR SHOP HAS DETERMINE THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT MUST BE REPLACED.    I THINK MERCEDES DID A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM EARLIER. *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10661304,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/04/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"11/30/2014","vin":"WDBUH65J74A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WHEN PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THIS HAS CONTINUED TO GROW WORSE, AND IS VERY NOTICEABLE AFTER FUELING. THERE APPEARS TO BE FUEL POOLING UNDER THE CAR AS WELL AS IN THE CABIN UNDER THE REAR SEATS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10660776,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/18/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"11/25/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED INTO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10660369,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/22/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"11/23/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J14A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I HAVE A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E55 AMG ,I'M THE SECOND OWNER OF THE CAR BOUGHT IT ON DECEMBER 2012 WITH  ODOMETER READING 118,000 DURING THAT TIME.I HARDLY USED THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I HAVE COUPLE OF DAILY DRIVER CAR. COUPLE OF MONTH AGO I SMELLS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CAR AND ENGINE CHECK WAS ON. I WENT TO MY MECHANIC TO CHECK IT AND HE CANNOT FIND WHERE IS IT COMING FROM.SO I TOOK HOME MY CAR AND DIDN'T DRIVE IT FOR AWHILE. I ONLY USE IT OCCASIONALLY AND UNTIL THE SMELLS IS NO LONGER COMING.   YESTERDAY , NOVEMBER 22,2014 , IUSED THE CAR FOR WORK AND EVERYTHING SEEMS NORMAL. ON MY WAY HOME I WENT TO FILL UP THE GAS FULL TANK ,WHEN I LOOK AT THE OTHER SIDE OF MY CAR ,FROM DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER AREA ,I SAW A POOL OF GAS COMING FORM THAT AREA UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER REAR SEAT AREA BUT COMING FROM THE METAL LID OF THE CAR.ITS KIND OF STRONG AND THE GASOLINE GUY NEED TO APPLY SOME CHEMICALS ON THE SURFACE OF THE TANK WHERE PARK MY CAR DURING FILL UPS. ITS KIND OF STRONG DRIPPED AND I DECIDED TO TOW IT TO MY MECHANIC ON MIDNIGHT. I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE IT HOME BECAUSE IT MIGHT CATCH FIRE BECAUSE  ITS NEAR THE EXHAUST UNDER THE PASSENGER REAR SEAT.   I WENT ONLINE WHILE WAITING FOR THE TOWING TRUCK AND REALIZED THAT THERE IS A SIMILAR CASES LIKE THIS ON THIS MODEL,THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS CAR AND IM NOT SURE IF THE ORIGINAL OWNER EXPERIENCE THIS BEFORE.  WHAT KIND OF ASSISTANCE I CAN GET FROM YOUR AGENCY TO MAKE SURE THIS ISSUE IS TAKING CARE OF.ITS NOT VERY SAFE FOR ME TO USE THIS CAR WITH THIS CONDITIONS AND IM  SURE MERCEDES BENZ WILL DO CHARGE ARM AND LEGS FOR THIS FAULTY DESIGN FOR THIS MODEL YEAR.   PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THIS PROBLEM AND HOW CAN I GET THIS FIX THROUGH RECALL ISSUES THAT NHTSA HAS ISSUED FOR THIS MODEL.  LOOKING  FORWARD TO HEAR FROM YOUR AGENCY .THANK YOU  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10658858,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/06/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"11/18/2014","vin":"WDBUH82J14X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FILLED OVER 75% THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.  IF I FILL LESS THAN 75% THERE IS NO PROBLEM.   I HAVE EXPERIMENTED WITH FUEL LEVELS FROM FULL ( NOT TOPPING OFF ) DOWN TO THE 75% AND WILL HAVE THE FUEL SMELL.  THE SMELL WILL CEASE WHENEVER THE LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE 75%.  LEAK IS COMING FROM FUEL PUMP SEAL / GAS TANK.  CALLED MULTIPLE DEALERS  AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10658715,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/17/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"11/17/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FUEL TANK/SENDING UNITS ARE LEAKING BADLY ON TOP OF TANK AND SEEPING RAW FUEL AND HEAVY FUMES INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THIS IS A HORRIBLE SAFETY RISK AND I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS BECOMING A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE WITH SUCH A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL SOAKING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I ALSO HAVE PHOTOS OF THE AFFECTED AREA IF USEFUL.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10654097,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/22/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"11/11/2014","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK, I PARKED THE CAR IN MY ATTACHED GARAGE  THE NEXT DAY THE GAS FUMES WERE SO STRONG INSIDE MY BASEMENT THAT I CALLED MY PLUMBER, THINKING I HAD A GAS LEAK FROM THE FURNACE.  THEN I WENT INTO MY GARAGE, AND THE GAS SMELL WAS OVERWHELMING.  WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MERCEDES BENZ, THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC AND DETERMINED THE FUEL SENSOR WAS BAD, ALONG WITH CRACKED INNER TANK MODULE.  I HAD TO REPLACE ALL THE ASSOCIATED PARTS (CABLE HARNESS, AUXILIARY PUMP, BRACKET, SEAL RING, ETC.  PARTS: $710.13 AND LABOR: $496.80 = 1206.93.  THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE REVIEWED AS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT.  I'VE HAD MANY AUTOMOBILES, AND NEVER DID I HAVE THIS HEADACHE.  AND I CERTAINLY WOULD NOT EXPECT THIS FROM THIS CAR.  MERCEDES BENZ NEEDS TO OWN UP TO THESE DEFAULTS!!!  ADDITIONALLY, MY BATTERY DIED AT THE SAME TIME - ANOTHER PARTS: $284.05, LABOR: $207.00.    *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10652925,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/15/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"11/05/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I OWN A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E55. I AM REPORTING A VERY STRONG GAS ODOR IN THE CABIN, AS WELL AS THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE ESPECIALLY AFTER FUELING THE VEHICLE. THE APPROPRIATE RECALL WAS DONE ON MY CAR IN 2008 AND THE SAME PARTS ARE FAILING. THE SMELL OF GAS IN THE CABIN IS OVERWHELMING!!! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS ONGOING ISSUE.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10651735,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/15/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"10/31/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J34A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING THE GAS TACK - I STARTED SMELLING FUEL IN THE GARAGE.  I DIDN'T SEE A GAS LEAK ON THE FLOOR BUT THE SMELL OF FUEL WAS VERY STRONG.  THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT MONTH.  IT WOULD GO AWAY AFTER 2-3 GALLONS OF FUEL WERE BURNT OFF.  I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE GAS TANK ASSEMBLY AS I FOUND MANY OTHER E55 OWNERS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10651315,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/29/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"10/30/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J24A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"EVAP CODE - P0456. FUEL SENDER LEAK. FAULTY FUEL PUMP/GAS TANK LEAK. STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE AS WELL AS GASOLINE POOLING UNDER VEHICLE. HEAVILY FUMED CABIN AS WELL.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10650287,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/24/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"10/27/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, 2014, I TOOK MY 2004 E320 SEDAN TO SCHUMACHER MERCEDES BENZ IN SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA. I ASKED THEM TO CHECK OUT A 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT AND INFORMED THEM THAT THERE WAS AN OCCASIONAL STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 24, 2014, THE DEALERSHIP CALLED TO INFORM ME THAT THE GAS TANK AND SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF A LEAK. MY SERVICE COORDINATOR ALSO TOLD ME THAT IT IS A COMMON / KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE MAKE AND MODEL OF MY VEHICLE. THE COST TO REPAIR IT WOULD BE $4000 +    I CONTACTED THE NHTSA WEBSITE AND LEARNED THAT THERE IS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION AND A COMPLAINT OPENED MARCH 15, 2013 ,,, HOWEVER THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL ISSUED AS OF THIS TIME. THE CAR HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. ON OCTOBER 24TH, I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP WHO WORKS EXCLUSIVELY ON MERCEDES BENZ VEHICLES, FOR A SECOND OPINION / EVALUATION.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10650026,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/25/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"10/26/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J14A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500 SMELLS OF GASOLINE BOTH INSIDE AND AROUND THE VEHICLE AFTER REFUELING TO THE FULL TANK LEVEL.  IT HAS BECOME NECESSARY TO LEAVE THE GARAGE DOOR OPEN AFTER FUELING IN ORDER TO VENTILATE THE GARAGE AND KEEP FUMES OUT OF THE HOUSE.  THE ODOR GRADUALLY DECREASES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN 40-50 MILES AND THE FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK DROPS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10644398,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/04/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"10/13/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"VEHICLE HAS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE THE PASSENGER CABIN.  TECHNICIAN INSPECTED FUEL SENDING UNIT(S). LEFT SIDE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS LEAKING FUEL INTO THE CABIN.  LEFT SIDE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED AND SEAL ON RIGHT SIDE UNIT WAS REPLACED.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10643657,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/08/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"10/09/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J24A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500.  THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE \"YOU HAVE REDUCED CAPACITY\" WARNING SENSOR ILLUMINATED.  THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MERGE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND SANK TO THE FLOOR FAILING TO STOP THE VEHICLE.  THE VEHICLE WAS TURN OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER.  THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) UNIT WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.  THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.  THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.  THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,839.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10641896,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/12/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"10/07/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"PURCHASED PRE-OWNED CAR ON DATE ABOVE. AFTER FILLING GAS TANK FUMES ARE APPARENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE VEHICLE. AFTER USING APPROX. 10%- 20% OF FUEL ODORS ARE GONE. SO I USUALLY FILL THE TANK ONLY PART WAY. THIS TEMPORARILY PREVENTS THE PROBLEM. WHEN FAMILY MEMBERS DRIVE THE CAR, THEY DO FORGET NOT TO FILL THE TANK !  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10640623,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/26/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"10/01/2014","vin":"WDBUF82J24X","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE","summary":"WIRE IN WIRING HARNESS TO TRUNK LID SEVERED, PREVENTING THIRD BRAKE LAMP AND BOTH LICENSE PLATE LAMPS FROM FUNCTIONING.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10640611,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/03/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"10/01/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J34A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS BUT FAILED TO INDICATE IF THERE WERE ANY REQUIRED REPAIRS IN ORDER TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE BRAKE SENSOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE BRAKES MAY LOCK AT ANY TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND THE SBC PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10640212,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/29/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"09/30/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J74A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED ABNORMALLY TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REDUCE IN SPEED AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10639700,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"09/29/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J24A","components":"SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER LEAVING MY HOUSE TO WORK THE RED SIGN CAME ON ( BRAKE MALFUNCTION STOP VEHICLES ) I STOPPED THE CAR AND AFTER 5 MINUTE STARTED IT AND IT WAS OK HALF WAY TO WORK RED SIGN CAME ON (BAKES LONGER STOPPING DIST START  ENGINE ) AND ITS WAS DOING THAT ALL DAY THE NEXT DAY THE WHEN I STARTED THE CAR RED SIGN CAME ON (BRAKE MALFUNCTION STOP VEHICLE ) AND NEXT SIGN WAS (ESP MALFUNCTION VISIT WORK SHOP  )CALLED MERCEDES DEALER AND TOWED THE CAR I WAS TOLD THE CAR NEEDS( BRAKE PRESSURE PUMP MODULATOR AND AUX BATTERY ) I LOOKED UP ONLINE THERE WAS EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR MODULATOR AND THEY IT WAS EXPIRE A MONTH AGO THE ONLY THING THEY CAN DO 10%DISCOUNT  I THINK IT IS NOT FAIR SINCE THE WAS SERVICED AT THE SAME DEALER FOR LAST TEN YEARS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FREE AND ITS BRAKE MALFUNCTION AND THE CAR SHIFTS TO SAFETY MOOD IS UN SAFE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10639110,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/14/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"09/25/2014","vin":"","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"CAR MAKES AN UNUSUAL, LOUD, HUMMING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR, UPON STARTING AND CONSTANTLY, NO MATTER THE SPEED.  ON OCCASION, THERE IS NO NOISE, BUT MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, THE HUMMING IS PRESENT.  THE NOISE EMANATES  FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR, AND CAN BE HEARD  ON THE INTERIOR AND FROM THE OUTSIDE.  HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR INTO DEALERSHIP 3X FOR THE ISSUE, AND THEY CLAIM THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND CLAIM THERE IS NOTHING WRONG.  IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST 10K MILES.  HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE GAS SMELL ISSUE SINCE 35K MILES, AND LOST THE BRAKES RANDOMLY; BOTH ISSUES DESCRIBED BY OTHERS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10639164,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/08/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"09/25/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J64A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"SMELLED GAS IN CAR.  EACH DAY I WOULD GET A HEADACHE, NORMALLY I NOT PRONE TO HAVE HEADACHES. THIS WENT ON FOR A FEW WEEKS.  I TOOK CAR IN AND LEARNED THAT BOTH FUEL PUMPS HAD TO BE REPLACED.  I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10637948,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/22/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"09/22/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"STRONG FUEL SMELL  INSIDE OF CAR AFTER FILL UP. THIS IS A VERY WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH E-CLASS MERCEDES OF ALL YEARS. YOU NEED TO INITIATE A RECALL ASAP..UPDATED 11/03/14 *BF  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10638219,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/21/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"09/22/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J44A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"STRONG GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE CAR AFTER FILL UP. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10633494,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/14/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"09/16/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J24A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"STRONG SMELL OF FUEL COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. NO GAS LEAKS VISIBLE. SHORTLY AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK (I DO NOT \"TOP OFF\") I THOUGHT I SPILLED GASOLINE ON MY PANTS. TURNS OUT THE FUEL SENDER UNITS MAY BE LEAKING.     THERE IS A LAWSUIT AGAINST MBUSA REGARDING THIS.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10632656,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/15/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"09/12/2014","vin":"WDBUF83J34X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE REFUELING THE TANK. THE ODOR WAS PRESENT ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE FUEL GASKET AND FUEL PUMP BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10628900,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/23/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"08/27/2014","vin":"WDBUF83J74X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I HAVE A FUEL LEAK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY FUEL TANK. THE FUMES ARE SO STRONG THAT I CANNOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE DUE THE AMOUNT OF FUEL THAT SETTLES ON TOP OF THE PUMP/ REGULATOR ACCESS OUTLET. THE STREAM IS EMITTING FROM THE AREA OF LEAKAGE SO QUICKLY THAT IT TAKES ABOUT A MINUTE TO PUDDLE AND DRIP TO THE GROUND.  THE DANGER OF A METAL OBJECT BEING PICKED UP BY A TIRE AND CAUGHT UP ON A PIECE OF METAL UNDER MY VEHICLE, AT THAT LOCATION, WOULD CREATE A SPARK THAT WOULD SURELY CAUSE A BLAZING FIRE TO ERUPT.  ALSO, THERE IS THE DANGER OF A PASSERBY TOSSING A CIGARETTE OUT OF HIS/ HER WINDOW, BEING CAUGHT UP BY THE WIND AND SUCKED UNDERNEATH MY CAR, CAUSING A FIRE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10628177,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"08/25/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J04A","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.   THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 10/21/14","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10626121,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"08/18/2014","vin":"WDBUF82J84X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR PRESENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR AFTER REFUELING. THE CONTACT THEN EJECTED THE ENTIRE REAR SEAT BENCH AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF FUEL WHERE THE FUEL TANK UNIT WAS LOCATED.  THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.  THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10622247,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"08/14/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J94A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"THE FUEL SENDING UNITS UNDER THE BACK SEAT WERE LEAKING FUEL DIRECTLY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.  THE FLOOR MATS WERE SOAKED WITH GASOLINE AND THE FOAM INSULATION UNDER THE REAR SEAT, AND THE FOAM IN THE REAR SEAT SOAKED UP GASOLINE FROM THE LEAKING FUEL SENDING UNITS.  THE SENDING UNITS WERE REPLACED BY THE MERCEDES DEALER AT A HIGH COST (A LITTLE OVER FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS).  OVER A YEAR LATER, WITH LOTS OF BAKING SODA, ODOR KILLERS, AND LEAVING THE SEAT OUT OF THE CAR WITH A FAN ON IT FOR TWO WEEKS, THE ODOR IS STILL STRONG IN THE CAR.  PROBABLY THE ONLY REAL FIX WOULD BE TO REPLACE THE REAR SEAT, THE CARPETING ON THE FLOOR, THE MATS, AND THE INSULATION UNDER THE REAR SEAT.  THE COST TO DO SO WOULD BE HIGH.        MERCEDES SHOULD RECALL THESE CARS AND OWN UP TO THEIR PROBLEM.  I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT ANY SPARK NEAR THE FLOOR OR BOTTOM OF THE REAR SEAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR FIRE.   LUCKILY, THAT DID NOT HAPPEN.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10621222,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/09/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"08/10/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J94A","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"I SMELLED GAS INSIDE THE CABIN WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR ON 8/9/2014.  THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I SMELLED THIS IN THE CAR.  I LOOKED ONLINE TO SEE IF ANYONE HAD REPORTED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND MANY POSTINGS POINTING TO THIS RECALL PETITION.    HTTP://MBWORLD.ORG/FORUMS/W211-AMG/363759-URGENT-NOTICE-03-06-E55S-WERE-INVOLVED-FUEL-SENDER-RECALL-BOMBS-29.HTML    I REMOVED THE REAR SEAT AND COVER.   I WAS THEN ABLE TO VISUALLY CONFIRM THAT I HAVE SMALL POOLS OF FUEL AROUND THE BASE OF THE SENDER/SENSOR UNITS.  THESE POOLS OF FUEL WERE PRESENT ON BOTH THE PASSENGER-SIDE AND DRIVER-SIDE UNITS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10620863,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/30/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"08/08/2014","vin":"WDBUF82J34X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL*  THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AFTER REFUELING THE FUEL TANK, SHE SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE ODOR WAS PRESENT ON 35 OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE FAILURE  WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,854.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10619032,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/02/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"08/05/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J04A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"IT'S BEEN ABOUT A YEAR.  WHEN I FILL UP GAS, IT SMELLS NOT ONLY IN THE CAR ALSO IN THE GARAGE, EVEN SMELL IT IN THE ROOM ABOVE THE GARAGE.  I'VE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO FIX IT IN MERCEDES AUTO REPAIR SHOP, BUT IT STILL SMELLS.  JUST RECENTLY FOUND OUT THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING SAME PROBLEM, IT SEEMS A MANUFACTURE FAILURE, AND I WISH A SOLUTION BY MERCEDES SOON.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10619078,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"08/05/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"WE DISCOVERED THAT THE CAR WAS LEAKING GAS.  WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO TOLD US THAT THE GAS TANK IN THIS MODEL HAD A PROBLEM AND THAT IT WOULD BE QUITE EXPENSIVE TO FIX, APPROXIMATELY $2,000, HE ADVISED THAT THIS WILL LIKELY ONLY HAPPEN WHEN WE FILL THE TANK AND THAT WE COULD PREVENT THE PROBLEM BY NOT FILLING THE TANK FULL...WHICH WE HAVE DONE SINCE BUT IT IS A GREAT INCONVENIENCE AND IT SCARES US TO THINK THAT WE ARE DRIVING A CAR WITH A LEAKING GAS TANK.  RECENTLY WE BECAME AWARE THAT THERE ARE MANY, MANY MORE OWNERS LIKE US AND  THAT THERE WAS A COMPLAINT PROCESS THAT WE COULD USE WITH THE NTSB....I AM RESPONDING WITHIN 24 OF HOURS OF KNOWING THIS.  THE MERCEDES DEALER WAS NOT FORTHCOMING ABOUT THIS AND DID NOT FULLY ADVISE US OF THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE PROBLEM AND WE ARE VERY DISAPPOINTED. WE ARE NOW EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE CAR IN PASSING EMISSIONS TESTING IN TN (WHERE WE NOW LIVE)....FL DID NOT HAVE AN EMISSIONS TESTING POLICY.  WE HAVE AN ESTIMATE FROM A CERTIFIED MERCEDES REPAIR SHOP THAT IT WILL COST ALMOST $2,000 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND WE FEEL THAT IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10616251,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/01/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"07/25/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE AFTER EACH COMPLETE FILL-UP. THIS VEHICLE IS ALWAYS IN THE GARAGE.AND ODOR LINGERS FOR SEVERAL DAYS FOLLOWING EACH FILL-UP. I HAVE CHANGED THE  ENTIRE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE.NO SMELL IF I FILL-UP TO NO MORE THAN 80% OF THE TANK CAPACITY. DATE AND MILEAGE ARE OF THE FIRST OCCURRENCE ARE AS SHOWN ARE ONLY AN ESTIMATE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10615041,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/02/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"07/21/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J34A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE DASH WARNING SYSTEM TURNED BRIGHT RED WITH THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE, BRAKE MALFUNCTION, STOP THE VEHICLE. SHE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAD COMPLETELY FAILED, SHE HAD NO BRAKES. SHE LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO HELP SLOW THE VEHICLE AS SHE SLOWED DOWN SHE PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND THE SLOWLY APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP AND SHIFTED IT INTO PARK. SHE THEN SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND CYCLED THE IGNITION KEY. THERE WAS NO LONGER THE RED WARNING LIGHT OR MESSAGE DISPLAYED AND WHEN TESTING THE BRAKES EVERYTHING WAS FUNCTIONING NORMAL AGAIN. SHE THEN SLOWLY DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. I THEN RESEARCHED THE SYMPTOMS ONLINE AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS FOR THIS EXACT COMPLAINT. I FOUND WHERE THE SBC (SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL) UNIT HAD A SAFETY RECALL (2005070007) ALONG WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY OF 10 YEARS WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE. I THEN CONTACTED MBUSA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL MB DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MB DEALER ON 7/14/14 TO BE CHECKED. THE DEALER SERVICE ADVISER ADVISE THAT THE SBC UNIT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF 1851.00 TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS DUE TO THE FACT THAT MY VEHICLE HAD PASSED THE 10 YEAR WARRANTY EXTENSION. MY VEHICLES IN SERVICE DATE IS 4/20/04, SO IT IS NOW PAST THE 10 YEAR WARRANTY BY 2 1/2 MONTHS. I THEN CONTACTED MBUSA FOR POST WARRANTY REVIEW ON 7/15/14. I WAS CONTACTED BY [XXX] FROM MBUSA ON 7/16/14 BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO MAKE ACTUAL CONTACT UNTIL 7/18.14. SHE INDICATED THAT SHE WOULD TO DISCUSS WITH THE LOCAL MB DEALER SERVICE MANAGER TO REVIEW THE NEEDED REPAIRS. [XXX] CALLED BACK ON MONDAY MORNING 7/21/14 TO ADVISE ME THAT AFTER TALKING TO THE SERVICE MANAGER ALONG WITH THE REGIONAL MANAGER NO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WOULD BE EXTENDED.       INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10610506,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/13/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"07/14/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"YOU CAN NOT PUT GAS INTO THE VEHICLE IT IS LIKE THERE IS NO VENT HOLES OR SOMETHING BECAUSE IT TOOK ME 1HOUR AND 20 MINUTES TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE PUMP KEPT CUTTING OFF LIKE THERE WAS AIR IN THE TANK. MAYBE ITS A FLAP OR FILTER PROBLEM, WHATEVER IT IS IT IS SO FRUSTRATING TRYING TO PUT GAS IN THIS CAR.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10609171,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"07/09/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J84A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"THERE HAS BEEN A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL FOLLOWING A TANK FILL THAT FILLS THE GARAGE WITH GASOLINE FUMES.  THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 5 YEARS.  I ENTERED 1/1/2009 ON THE FORM DATA AS AN APPROXIMATE BEGIN DATE.  THE FUEL SMELL CAN BE DETECTED IN THE VEHICLE AT TIMES, BUT IS EXTREMELY STRONG IMMEDIATELY AFTER FILL-UP.  AN INTERNET SEARCH HAS REVEALED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON ALL MERCEDES E CLASS MODELS FROM 2003-2009.  I HAVE ASKED CONTINUALLY ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AT THE MERCEDES DEALER, NOW MERCEDES OF NATICK, FORMERLY FOREIGN MOTORS WEST IN NATICK, MASSACHUSETTS.  SERVICE PERSONNEL HAVE DENIED THAT THERE WAS/IS ANY PATTERN OR PROBLEM AND INDICATED THAT THIS PROBLEM SEEMED TO AFFECT MY CAR ONLY.  ONLY RECENTLY HAVE THEY INDICATED THAT AT TIMES THEY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND BOTH SENDING UNITS AT AN OUT OF POCKET COST OF $850 -$2000.  ALL THIS FOR A PROBLEM THAT CURRENT RESEARCH INDICATES THAT MERCEDES HAS KNOWN ABOUT FOR MORE THAN 7 YEARS.  A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS FILED IN TEXAS IN 2012 FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM.  THE DEALER HAS OFFERED NO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THIS REPAIR, BUT DID INDICATE THAT AFTER I PAID FOR THE REPAIR, THAT THEY WOULD TRY TO CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ FOR ASSISTANCE.  WHILE NICE, THIS STILL PUTS THE ENTIRE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON ME WITH ONLY A HOPE THAT ASSISTANCE WOULD COME LATER.  SO FAR I HAVE DECLINED THE REPAIR.  WHILE SOME VEHICLES WERE INCLUDED UNDER A VOLUNTARY RECALL IN 2008, MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ONE OF THEM.  IN FACT, I HAVE NEVER BEEN CONTACTED BY MERCEDES BENZ FOR THIS PROBLEM.  I ASKED ABOUT THIS ISSUE ONLY 2 WEEKS AGO, LATE JUNE 2014, AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO FACTORY REPAIR CAMPAIGN OR RECALL AT THIS TIME. THIS MORNING I REMOVED THE BENCH PORTION OF THE REAR SEAT, FOLDED BACK THE INSULATING PAD AND REMOVED THE METAL ACCESS PLATE FOR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL SENDING/FUEL PUMP UNIT. GAS WAS VISIBLE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10608580,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/27/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"07/07/2014","vin":"WDBUF82J14X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"GASOLINE SMELL IN GARAGE AND INSIDE THE CABIN.  READ ONLINE STATING THAT RECALL ON E CLASS FOR 2004 ON GAS TANK LEAKS OR FAULTY FUEL SENDING UNIT.  HOWEVER, MB DENIED THERE IS ANY RECALL LINK TO THE VIN OF MY VEHICLE.     *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10607582,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/29/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"07/01/2014","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"ON MY WAY BACK FROM VIRGINIA, AFTER PARKING MY 2004 E500 BENZ CAR AT THE WELCOME CENTER IN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, FOR  A BREAK, A BIG POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR.  I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLAT TIRE, BUT I SAW THE FRONT OF THE CAR LOW (ALMOST TOUCH THE GROUND) THE ONLY THING IS THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS NOT AS MUCH LOW AS THE DRIVER SIDE. THEN WHEN I STARTED THE CAR ENGINE, FROM THE CAR CONTROL PANEL, I RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING  ERROR MESSAGE:  \"STOP, THE CAR IS TOO LOW TO DRIVE\"  AS A RESULT,  I HAD TO GET THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOME FOR NEARLY $500.00.  THIS IS THE 3RD TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCE THIS AIR SUSPENSION ISSUE; AND EVERY TIME THAT HAPPENED, I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED.  THE TWO PREVIOUS TIME THE ISSUE  HAPPENED, THE CAR  WAS UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY; AND I DID NOT TO PAY  ANY OUT OF POCKET MONEY TO GET THE ISSUE FIXED.  NOW THAT THE CAR NO LONGER UNDER ANY EXTENDED WARRANTY,  I KNOW IT'S GOING TO COST ME A LOT OF MONEY TO GET THE ISSUE FIXED BY THE DEALER.   BASED ON MANY REPORTS I HAVE READ FROM PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, I, AS THEY DO, STRONGLY BELIEVE MERCEDES SHOULD HAVE A RECALL TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.  AS IT IS COMMONLY AGREED, THE CAR IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS CONSTANT HEADACHE THAT COMES WHEN IT WANTS TO WITH NO WARNING.    LUCKILY FOR ME, DURING THE TIME OF THIS RECENT INCIDENT, MY CAR WAS NOT BEING DRIVEN.  OTHERWISE, I HAVE NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT THE CAR WOULD GO OUT OF CONTROL AND THUS CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.   PLEASE HELP TO GET THIS ISSUE ADDRESS BY MERCEDES BENZ COMPANY BEFORE SOMEONE GET HURT OR DIE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10607023,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"06/30/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J94A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"I HAVE AN ISSUE SIMILAR TO MANY OTHER W211 CHASSIS MERCEDES OWNERS. THE FUEL TANK LEAK/FUEL ODOR HAS BEEN GOING ON IN MY CAR AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO COVER THE COSTS OF REPAIR.  THEY QUOTED A ~$2000+ REPAIR JOB FOR WHAT'S OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURE DEFECT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10607169,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/02/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"06/30/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J94A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL UPON GAS FILL UPS.  NHTSA ACTION# PE12001.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10604788,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/18/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"06/20/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J64A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE","summary":"I FILLED UP MY CAR & NOTICED A GAS SMELL I WAS ON MY WAY TO ATLANTA FOR WORK I HAD TO INHALE STRONG GAS FUMES FOR MOST OF MY TRAVEL. WHEN I GOT THERE I TOOK MY CAR TO A SHOP & THEY DISCOVERED MY GAS TANK HAD A LEAK AND GAS WAS LEAKING NEAR BACK SEAT THEY GAVE A ME AN ESTIMATE OF ABOUT 2500 TO FIX I WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAD BEEN A KNOWN ISSUE FOR MERCEDES BUT NO RECALL YET WHICH I DON'T UNDERSTAND.  THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS NOT ONLY THE INHALATION OF THE FUMES & GAS LEAKING IN A CAR WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING & PARTS THAT GET EXTREMELY HOT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL TO FIX THIS SINCE MERCEDES ARE AWARE THAT THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED PROPERLY. WHY SHOULD WE HAVE TO PAY TO REPAIR POOR MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS THAT PUT OUR LIVES IN DANGER.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10604331,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/12/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"06/18/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J64A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE FUEL FUMES EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS NOT PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.  THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,691.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10598483,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"06/16/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J24A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE AFTER EACH FILL-UP.  THIS IS A GARAGED VEHICLE AND THE ODOR LINGERS FOR SEVERAL DAYS FOLLOWING EACH FILL-UP.  IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM.  THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR A LONG TIME AND THE DATE/MILEAGE  OF FIRST OCCURRENCE AS SHOWN ABOVE ARE ESTIMATES.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10596696,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"06/06/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J94A","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. POTENT FUEL SMELL PRESENT WHEN GAS TANK FILLED ABOVE 3/4. FUMES ARE NOXIOUS AND PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. BURNING PLASTIC-LIKE SCENT ALSO FREQUENT EVEN WHEN TANK NOT FILLED ABOVE 3/4. VEHICLE MAY VIBRATE OR HESITATE WHILE MOVING, MAY JERK UNEXPECTEDLY FORWARD WHEN STOPPED EVEN WITH BRAKES FULLY APPLIED. ANY LEAKING FUEL A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD DUE TO SPARKING OR FRICTION COMMON IN MOVING VEHICLES.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10595451,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/14/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"06/02/2014","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"MY AIR SUSPENSION IS LOW ON THE CAR. WHEN I LEAVE THE CAR PARKED FOR A DAY OR SO AND COME BACK THE CAR SITS VERY LOW. WHEN I DRIVE IT  GOES BACK UP BUT NOW THE CAR WON'T GO BACK UP IT JUST STAYS LOW. I HAVE SEVERAL FRIENDS WHO HAVE MERCEDES BENZ WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10594415,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/22/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"05/27/2014","vin":"","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AND WAS PRESENT UNDER THE REAR SEATS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE DEFECT RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10587746,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/12/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"05/12/2014","vin":"WDBUF65324A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I AM DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE WE?VE KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME SINCE LAST YEAR WHEN WE WENT TO OUR DEALERSHIP THE COMPLAINT OF SMELLING GAS FUMES AFTER PUMPING GAS.  WE SMELLED THE FUMES IN THE REAR CABIN AREA PRIMARILY. WE HAD THE DEALERSHIP AND A COUPLE OTHER CERTIFIED MERCEDES BENZ SHOPS LOOK AT THE ISSUE DETERMINING THAT THE SENDING UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.  WE WERE GOING TO DO THE SERVICE LATER AFTER ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD US TO JUST KEEP THE CAR HALF FULL WITH FUEL UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE REPAIR FOR OVER $1,000 OUT OF OUR OWN POCKETS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10587691,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/11/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"05/11/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING","summary":"REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ON MY CAR.  THE INSULATION ON THE  2 WIRES TO THE BULB CRUMBLED ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHEN I TOUCHED THE WIRES.  WIRING IS DEFECTIVE.  THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE WIRES COULD TOUCH CAUSING THE FUSE TO BLOW AND CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10587423,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/24/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"05/09/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE FUMES EMANATING FROM THE AUTOMOBILE, ESPECIALLY OUTSIDE THE AUTO IT SEEMS FROM AROUND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR OF THE CAR.  IT IS THERE ESPECIALLY AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK BUT CONTINUES EVEN AFTERWARDS.  THE ODOR IS VERY STRONG AND THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10587171,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/20/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"05/08/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J04A","components":"SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"STARTED SMELLING FUEL HAD 1/2 TANK AND THOUGHT SOMETHING WAS WRONG SO I STOPPED TO FILL TANK. SMELL WAS SO STRONG AFTER TANK WAS FULL I COULDN'T BREATHE AND DIDN'T LEAVE STATION FOR OVER AN HOUR. I THOUGHT CAR MIGHT EXPLODE. I FINALLY FOUND ISSUE CAUSE ON A FORUM BAD FUEL SENDERS. I CANT BELIEVE MERCEDES TOLD ME ITS NOT COVERED UNDER EMISSION WARRANTY.  IM THINKING OF SUING THEM BECAUSE I KNOW THAT THE EMISSIONS WARRANTY IS NOT EXPIRED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10585900,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"05/06/2014","vin":"","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"2004 MERCEDES BENZ E 350.  CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE REPAIRS.  *SMD  BOTH FUEL SENDING UNITS WERE LEAKING OIL, THE REAR SEAT CUSHION AND INSULATION WERE SOAKED IN FUEL, AND THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"E350","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10585947,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"05/01/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J34A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"I JUST FILLED UP MY GAS TANK NOTICED MY WHOLE HOUSE SMELLED LIKE GASOLINE.  WENT OUTSIDE AND MY GARAGE FLOOR WAS COVERED IN GASOLINE.  I HAVE READ THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10585993,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"05/01/2014","vin":"","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"MY CAR IS POOLING GASOLINE UNDERNEATH IT AFTER FILLING IT UP.  EVERYTHING AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA13003.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10585077,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/25/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"04/26/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","summary":"I LEFT MY HOME IN CINCINNATI, OH AT 8:25, WITH A 1/2 TANK OF GAS, DROVE ~ 3 MILES TO HWY126 AND MERGED TO 75S. I MOVED FROM THE RIGHT TO THE MIDDLE TO THE LEFT LANE. AFTER BEING AT 50 MPH ~ 2 MINUTES ON THE LEFT LANE, THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED. THE DASHBOARD WAS ALL LIT UP WITH WARNING SIGNS, CHECK ENGINE, BRAKES AND OIL. I PUT MY HAZARD LIGHT ON, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED THE KEY OFF, AND THEN BACK ON. THE SAME WARNING SIGNS CAME ON AND THE CAR DID NOT START. I CALLED MERCEDES ASSISTANCE WHO ADVISED TO CALL 911 AND THAT A TOW TRUCK WILL ARRIVE IN 1 HOUR. I CALLED 911 AND SURPRISINGLY GOT A VOICE MESSAGE THAT ALL OPERATORS ARE BUSY! A MINUTE LATER AN OPERATOR CAME ON THE LINE, SHE ASKED WHERE I WAS AND I TOLD HER THAT I WAS ON THE LEFT (HIGH SPEED LANE). SHE ASKED ME IF I WAS IN A BLACK MERCEDES. SHE INDICATED THAT A DISPATCHER  IS ON THE WAY. AT 8:51 I CALLED AAA TO GET A TOWTRUCK EARLIER. THEY SAID THEY WILL COME IN 45 MIN. A CAR ASSISTANCE VAN CAME AND EVENTUALLY THE POLICE CAR. THEY STOPPED BEHIND MY CAR, AND TRIED TO TURN THE CAR ON AND WERE UNABLE TO, THEY ASKED ME TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL BUT THE GEAR WOULD NOT MOVE. THE POLICEMAN STOPPED THE TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY, ASKED ME TO STEP OUT OF THE CAR WHILE HE MANAGED TO PUT THE GEAR ON NEUTRAL AND ASKED ME TO SIT BACK IN THE CAR AND STEER. THEY MANUALLY PUSHED THE CAR TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER BUT I WAS NOT ABLE TO STEER AS THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING. AT 9:18 THE AAA TRUCK CAME AND TOWED THE CAR TO THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP. THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND REPLACED IT FOR A CHARGE OF $463.46. I FOUND ON THE WEB THAT SEVERAL MERCEDES MODELS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM OCCUR BUT THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A RECALL. THE SUDDEN COMPLETE FAILURE OF A CAR IN THE MIDST OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC CREATING A MAJOR HAZARD TO ME AND OTHER DRIVERS NEEDS THE ATTENTION OF THE NHTSA.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10584500,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/15/2007","dateComplaintFiled":"04/23/2014","vin":"WDBUH83J54X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AFTER REFUELING. WHENEVER THREE GALLONS OR MORE OF FUEL WAS DISPENSED INTO THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL WOULD SPEW FROM THE FILLER NECK ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY.  THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10583933,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/24/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"04/21/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES E-320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000. UPDATED 07/15/14 MA","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10579225,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/12/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"04/11/2014","vin":"WDBUF65JX4A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS POOLING ON THE FLOOR BOARD OF THE REAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENDING UNIT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10577946,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/07/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"04/07/2014","vin":"WDBUH83J24X","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"ABOUT A YEAR AGO I STARTED NOTICING A STRONG GAS SMELL AFTER FILLING MY TANK. I RECENTLY DECIDED TO RESEARCH IT AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD AND COMMONLY KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE E SERIES W211 MERCEDES CARS AND A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW WITH THE FUEL SENDING UNIT/GAS TANK. MY DAUGHTER DRIVES THIS CAR NOW, AND I HAVE SERIOUS CONCERNS FOR HER INHALING CARCINOGENIC FUMES WHILE USING IT. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT RESOLUTION CAN BE ACHIEVED WITH MB USA CONCERNING THIS MATTER. I SEE THAT AT CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS SUBMITTED BUT DON'T SEE THE OUTCOME. THAT WAS IN 2012.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10577568,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/03/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"04/05/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"UPON ENTERING MY CLOSED GARAGE IN THE EARLY MORNING, I NOTICED A VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL.  I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MERCEDES REPAIR SHOP (NOT A DEALER) WHO INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AND THAT THIS WAS A DEVELOPING PROBLEM WITH E CLASS CARS.  HE SAID THERE WERE CLASS ACTION SUITS AGAINST MERCEDES FOR THIS PROBLEM.  HE SAID MERCEDES WOULD NOT ADMIT IT WAS A SAFETY PROBLEM.  WELL, IT SEEMS LIKE A SAFELY PROBLEM TO ME!  I CERTAINLY HOPE MY GOVERNMENT'S NTSB IS LOOKING INTO THIS.  ARE WE WAITING FOR PEOPLE TO BE SEVERELY BURNED OR KILLED DUE TO THIS PROBLEM?  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10577424,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"04/04/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J14A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"I HAVE A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E55 AND AFTER FILLING THE CAR WITH FUEL THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE.  THE TANK IS LOCATED IN THE BACK SEAT AND AFTER OPENING THE INSPECTION COVERS I CAN SEE AND SMELL GASOLINE THAT HAS LEAKED FROM THE FUEL SENDER UNIT.  THIS LOOKS TO BE A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE AND I KNOW THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THIS IS HAPPENING TOO.    THANKS  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10576123,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/31/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"04/01/2014","vin":"WDBUF82J44X","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE PRESENT AFTER FILL UPS AND WHEN CAR IS STATIONARY.  WITH FUMES PRESENT IN THE CABIN, THE RISK OF FIRE IS SEVERE.  MERCEDES IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, AS IS THE NHTSA, SO PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!..UPDATED 07/23/14 *BF","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10573354,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"03/19/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J34A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"AFTER THE 2008 RECALL ON MERCEDES FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM, I HAVE REPLACED  THEM 2 TIMES. AS OF FEB 2014 THEY ARE LEAKING AGAIN, MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT THE FUMES AFTER REPAIRING THE CAR STILL COME BACK, CAUSE MY WIFE TO BE SICK AND AFTER HAVING CANCER SHE HAS NOT ABLE TO USE THE CAR UNLESS WE AIR IT OUT 2-3 DAYS BEFORE. AFTER EACH REPLACING THE PUMPS LOOK BURNED, AND MERCEDES HAS NOT GIVEN US REASON WHY THIS PROBLEM EXIST OR SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10568644,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"03/11/2014","vin":"WDBUH65JX4A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"I HAVE A FUEL UNDERCARRIAGE LEAK FROM THE REAR PASSENGER LEFT SIDE WITH A STRONG GAS SMELL WITHIN THE CABIN OF MY CAR- THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REFERENCED MANY TIMES IN THE MB FORUMS AND SEEMS TO BE A NATIONAL PROBLEM. I WOULD APPRECIATE A THROUGH INVESTIGATION REGARDING THIS ISSUE BEFORE A FATALITY ENSUES BECAUSE OF A FAULTY PLASTIC PIECE DESIGNED BY MB. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN THE TANK IS FILLED WITH GAS, BUT OVER FILLED. I IMPLORE TO DO THE RIGHT THING AN IMPLEMENTING A RECALL FOR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS.[XXX]    INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10567166,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":2,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2014","dateComplaintFiled":"03/05/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J04A","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, 61 MPH, START RAINING HARD, POURING, CAR SLIPPED, TURNED AND HIT THE WALL ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY HEADS ON STRAIGHT.  GOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR ON THE SIDE, AFTER COUPLE OF TURNS, IT STOPPED ON THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY.  COUPLE OF SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE MOST IMPORTANT ONES, THE FRONT AIR BAGS, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOYED.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10566794,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/18/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/03/2014","vin":"WDBUF83J84X","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"CAR ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. DEALER REPLACED CHARCOAL CANNISTER. TWO WEEKS LATER AUTO REPAIR SHOP WAS CORRECTING A SHIMMY AND DISCOVERED A LEAKING FUEL TANK.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10565754,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/12/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"02/25/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FUEL LEAKING FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK. TANK WAS CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10563412,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/14/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"02/07/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FUEL SENDING UNITS UNDER THE REAR BENCH SEAT ARE LEAKING GAS AND FILLING THE CABIN WITH TOXIC FUMES. I AM UNABLE TO HAVE MY FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE AND EVEN DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN DOES LITTLE FOR VENTING OUT ALL THE FUMES. AT LEAST 10 OUNCES HAS ACCUMULATED UNDER THE SEAT AND SOAKED THE CARPETING.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10562786,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/06/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"02/03/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J94A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"WHILE DRIVING I STARTED SMELLING GAS, ESPECIALLY WHEN I WOULD HAVE JUST FILLED THE TANK. THIS SMELL WENT ON FOR YEARS, IT GOT ODOR GOT STRONGER AND STRONGER SO FINALLY I WENT AND GOT IT DIAGNOSED AND MY MECHANIC SAID THAT I NEED REPLACE MY FUEL PUMP AND SHOWED ME THE GASOLINE UNDER THE REAR SEAT (REAR DRIVER'S SIDE) THE AMOUNT OF GAS WAS SO GREAT THAT I CALLED AND ASKED MY REP AT MERCEDES IF THERE WAS INDEED A RECALL ON THE PART AND I ALSO TOLD HIM THAT MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ON IT , AND STILL HE SAID NO.   SO I REPLACED THE PART ON MY OWN. NOW I AM SMELLING THE FUMES AGAIN, I TAKE IT THAT IT IS COMING FROM THE OTHER SIDE. I HAVE TO RIDE WITH MY WINDOWS DOWN AND/OR SUNROOF OPEN TO KEEP FROM GETTING THE HEAD-ACHES AGAIN.  THIS HAVE BEEN ONGOING FOR YEARS NOW . I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JAN. 2008.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10562283,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/23/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"01/30/2014","vin":"WDBUF65J64A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"AFTER FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK TO FULL, I NOTICED A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. DOES NOT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE WHETHER THE CAR IS MOVING OR PARKED. THE PURGE VALVE FILTER WAS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINS. I USE THIS VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT MY NEWBORN SON DAILY. HIS CAR SEAT IS ON THE RIGHT REAR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE FUEL FILLER AREA.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10560709,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/02/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"01/20/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J74A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"MY FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK WHERE I CAN SMELL FUEL BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLING THE TANK ALL THE WAY.  THE ODOR IS VERY PRONOUNCED AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE IF THIS MUCH FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE TANK.  AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP CONFIRMED A LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.  BASED ON INFORMATION I READ ON A MERCEDES BENZ FORUM WEBSITE, IT SAID TO REFERENCE ACTION NUMBER PE12001 (THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS SERIES OF VEHICLE).  I HOPE THE NHTSA WILL INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE AND FORCE MERCEDES BENZ TO REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE FUEL TANKS AT NO COST TO CONSUMERS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10560297,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"01/16/2014","vin":"WDBUF76J64A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"THIS CAR DEVELOPED A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN SHORTLY AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS IN EARLY 2012.  I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY DID WARRANTY WORK REPLACING SEALS, ETC.  A LITTLE UNDER A YEAR LATER THE SMELL CAME BACK.  AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE I DECIDED TO TAKE A LOOK UNDER THE BACK SEAT AND FOUND WHERE GASOLINE HAS STAINED THE CUSHIONING AND A CLOTH THAT INSULATES BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE SEAT.  THE FUEL SMELL IS MUCH STRONGER IN THIS AREA, WHICH IS INSIDE THE CABIN.  THE DEALER GAVE ME BACK AN ESTIMATE OF ALMOST $2,900 TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, SENDING UNITS, HOSES, ETC.  THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MBUSA.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10559593,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/15/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"01/13/2014","vin":"WDBUF70J44A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E-500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT T HE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER REFUELING ACCOMPANIED BY A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR.  THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10557895,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/16/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"12/30/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL","summary":"VEHICLE HAS STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE PASSENGER CABIN.   APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR SAME VEHICLE TYPE (E TYPE).   NO GAS LEAKING  BELOW VEHICLE.   CONCERNED THAT FIRE MIGHT RESULT FROM SPARK IN THE CABIN OR NEAR THE CAR.   SHOULDN'T THIS BE A RECALL ISSUE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY?  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10557562,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/15/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"12/28/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"THE FUEL TANK CRACKED AND LEAKS FUEL WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO COMES ON STATING SMALL EVAP LEAK FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM, BECAUSE OF THIS CRACK/LEAK.  IT IS POTENTIALLY A FIRE ISSUE AND CAUSES NOTICEABLE FUEL VAPOR/SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS KNOWN TO EFFECT MANY IF NOT ALL E-CLASSES FROM THIS GENERATION AND MERCEDES BENZ IS REFUSING TO ACCEPT LIABILITY OR REPAIR THE PROBLEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10554450,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"12/02/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"AT EVERY REFUEL, I WOULD SMELL THE GAS FUMES IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR.  THE SMELLS WERE STRONGEST IN THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10554005,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/26/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"11/27/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J24A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FILLED UP THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT APPROXIMATELY THREE MILES TO MY HOME, PARKED VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE.  LATER THAT EVENING I NOTICED A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE GARAGE.  DID SOME RESEARCH ON A COUPLE MERCEDES OWNERS ONLINE FORUMS THAT INDICATE THAT FUEL LEAKAGE IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH MY 2003-2009 E SERIES MODELS.    REMOVED THE VEHICLE REAR SEAT (FUEL TANK IS LOCATED UNDER SEAT) AND THE SCREWED-DOWN INSPECTION SEAL TO VIEW THE FUEL SENDING UNIT.  OBSERVED A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF FUEL PUDDLED ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL SENDING UNIT.  SEE PHOTO AT:   HTTP://SCREENCAST.COM/T/AUFW5K7LQZ    CLEARLY THERE IS A FUEL LEAK AND FROM MY RESEARCH THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 2003-2009 MERCEDES E SERIES MODELS.  FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN, MERCEDES DEALERS WILL NOT REPAIR THIS ISSUE UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL AND TYPICALLY CHARGE $1500-2500 FOR REPAIRS.    HUNDREDS OF MERCEDES OWNER HAVE DOCUMENTED THIS ISSUE ON FORUMS AT MBWORLD.ORG AND BENZWORLD.COM  1. MBWORLD.ORG - HTTP://MBWORLD.ORG/FORUMS/W211-AMG/363759-URGENT-NOTICE-03-06-E55S-WERE-INVOLVED-FUEL-SENDER-RECALL-BOMBS.HTML    2. BENZWORLD.COM - HTTP://WWW.BENZWORLD.ORG/FORUMS/W211-E-CLASS/1602584-GAS-SMELL-AFTER-FILLING-UP-TANK.HTML    THERE ARE MANY MORE THREADS LIKE THESE AND A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS FILED AS WELL.   HTTP://WWW.MERCEDESFUELTANKCLASSACTION.COM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10553292,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/20/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"11/22/2013","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"WARNING MESSAGE: [STOP, CAR TOO LOW] APPEARED IN THE INFORMATION CENTER. WALKED AROUND THE VEHICLE CHECKING ALL WHEELS. DISCOVERED THE FRONT LEFT SIDE NOTICEABLY LOWER THAN FRONT RIGHT SIDE AND THE WHEEL ALMOST TOUCHING THE PLASTIC LINER UNDER THE WHEEL WELL. CHECKED FUSES. PRESSED \"RAISE\" AND ADS BUTTONS BUT IT DIDN'T REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE HYDROPNEUMATIC SHOCK ABSORBER.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10553248,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/04/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"11/21/2013","vin":"WDBUF82JX4X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A GASOLINE ODOR WAS SMELLED AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10552560,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/14/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"11/16/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J84A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"DRIVER SIDE FUEL PUMP SENDER HAS LEAK ON TOP WHERE FUEL PUMP MEETS THE TOP PLASTIC ASSEMBLY. LEAKS WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10552058,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/09/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"11/13/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J74A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"EVERY TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS FUMES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS NAUSEATING AND SEEMS WOULD BE DANGEROUS.THE DEALER STATES A TEST VERIFIED A LEAK AT THE LEFT PUMP HOUSING AREA. ADDITIONALLY FOUND STAINING AT THE TOP OF FUEL TANK NEAR CENTER MOUNTING AREA. THEY RECOMMENDED A REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH NEW PUMP AND SENDING UNIT/FILTER ASSEMBLIES. THIS REPAIR IS $3000 US. THE PROBLEM IS THE NEW EQUIPMENT IS THE SAME FAULTY DESIGN OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. MOST LIKELY THE SAME PROBLEM WILL OCCUR AGAIN. AFTER CHECKING OUT THE SITUATION I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10552166,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/13/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"11/13/2013","vin":"WDBUF82J24X","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"ON OPENING THE DRIVER'S DOOR FROM THE INSIDE, THE DRIVER SUFFERED A DEEP LACERATION OF THE MIDDLE FINGER AS A RESULT OF SHARP EDGES OF THE CHIPPING METAL COAT OF THE DOOR HANDLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, IT APPEARS THAT THE PLATING OF THE INNER EDGE OF THE HANDLE IS DELAMINATING FROM THE PLASTIC STRUCTURE, LEAVING PROTRUDING, SHARP EDGES ON THE VERY PART OF THE HANDLE USED TO OPEN THE DOOR. THIS MAY ALSO BE A POTENTIAL SITE OF BACTERIAL INFECTIONS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10551761,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/10/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"11/11/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J04A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE BEGAN SMELLING STRONG GASOLINE ODOR PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.  I FOUND SEVERE LEAKING AT SEAM AT TOP OF GAS TANK  UNDER REAR SEAT OF MY VEHICLE & WAS REQUIRED TO REPLACE GAS TANK ASSEMBLY, FUEL PUMP SENSOR, FUEL PUMP & SEALS AT COST OF $2,014.00.  I WAS TOLD THAT A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST MERCEDES BENZ INVOLVING YEAR 2003 & LATER 320E AUTOS FOR THIS ISSUE WAS IN PROGRESS IN ATLANTA, GA. HOWEVER FLORIDA CARS (OWNERS) WERE EXCLUDED ON A TECHNICALITY!!.  THIS DANGER EXISTS ON ALL CARS, WHEREVER LOCATED AND SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED BY MERCEDES.  THE DANGER OF EXPLOSION AND DEATH  IS IMMINENT IN ANY OF THESE AUTOS.  MERCEDES IS AND HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM FOR QUITE SOME TIME AS WAS BROUGHT OUT IN THE CLASS ACTION SUIT AND UNDER OUR TRANSPORTATION SAFETY RULES SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THE AUTOS YEARS AGO.  THIS IS A NATIONAL PROBLEM, AND FLORIDA AUTO OWNERS SHOULD BE PROPERLY COMPENSATED FOR THEIR LOSS AS SHOULD BE ANY OTHER OWNERS WHERE EVER LOCATED.  YOUR ADVISE AND  ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED..  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10550060,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/02/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"10/29/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J94A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER AT MERCEDES UNDER A RECALL, FOR THE FUEL LEAKS. THE VEHICLE THREW A CODE FOR GAS CAP. I REPLACED THE GAS CAP. TWO DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISAPPEARED AND THE CAR THREW A CODE FOR AN EVAP LEAK. I REPLACED THE CHARCOAL CANISTER AND THE GAS CAP THINKING IT MAY HAVE BEEN FAULTY. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO THROW A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHEN IT IS FILLED WITH GASOLINE. ONCE THE TANK LEVEL DROPS BELOW 3/4 THE WARNING GOES AWAY HOWEVER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10549501,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"10/25/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL SMELL WAS IN THE CABIN AFTER REFUELING. THERE WAS ALSO A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE O-RINGS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10548643,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/20/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"10/20/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J24A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"AFTER I FILLED FULL TANK ON MY CAR, I NOTICED AFTER SEVERAL HOURS, THERE WAS GAS LEAKING BELOW THE REAR PASSENGER'S SEAT. THERE WERE A LOTS OF FUEL THAT WERE SPILLED, AND MY WHOLE GARAGE SMELLED STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10546079,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/22/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"09/29/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J14A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FUEL PUMPS LEAKING FUEL UNDERNEATH THE BACK SEAT. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10545464,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/25/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"09/26/2013","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR EMITTED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PERFORMED AN INSPECTION AND FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC CASTING OF THE FUEL PUMP INJECTOR VALVE TOP WAS FRACTURED AND CAUSED GASOLINE TO LEAK AND PENETRATE THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10545557,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/11/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"09/26/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J34A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"I HAVE A 2004 MERCEDES E500 AND AFTER FILLING THE CAR WITH GAS I BEGAN TO NOTICE THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AFTER LEAVING IT PARKED IN MY GARAGE.  AS THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND THE FUEL FELL BELOW 1/2 TANK THE SMELL GOT LESS AND LESS.  HOWEVER, I JUST FILLED THE TANK AGAIN THE SMELL IS STRONGER THAN BEFORE.  *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10544974,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/23/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"09/23/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A GASOLINE FUEL SMELL WAS IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10543317,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/29/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"09/12/2013","vin":"WDBUF82J74X","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FILLED UP MY CAR WITH GAS. CAME HOME, PARKED IT IN THE GARAGE. NEXT MORNING NOTICED A VERY STRONG FUEL ORDER IN GARAGE. TOOK IT TO MECHANIC AND SAID THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING GAS VAPORS. SCARED ME AS MY NATURAL GAS WATER HEATER IS IN THE GARAGE AS WELL.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10536732,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/20/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"08/22/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"UPON REFUELING THE VEHICLE AND LEAVING IT IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT, IT HAS OFTEN SMELLED OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE CAR AND IN THE GARAGE. THE SMELL WOULD OFTEN DISSIPATE. AFTER REFUELING THE CAR AND PARKING IT IN THE GARAGE FOR THREE WEEKS WHILE ON VACATION, THE SMELL IS NOW MUCH WORSE AND WILL NOT GO AWAY. IT IS BAD ENOUGH WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT OUR SAFETY OF INHALING THE FUMES. I HAVE OTHER VEHICLES WHICH WERE STORED SIMILARLY AND THEY DO NOT REACT THIS WAY. PLEASE REVIEW THIS VEHICLE. THANK YOU.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10536039,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/03/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"08/19/2013","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING MY CAR WITH FUEL, I HAVE NOTICE A STRONG ODOR OF GAS FUMES IN MY GARAGE WHICH SMELLS THROUGHOUT MY ENTIRE HOME AND INSIDE MY CAR. BUT I DON'T SEE ANY LEAKS ON THE FLOOR. AFTER THE GAS TANK DROPS TO 3/4 OF A TANK, THE SMELL OF FUMES GOES AWAY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A VERY LONG TIME.  I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT MERCEDES SHOULD REPAIR IT ASAP. THANKS.  ALSO THE FUEL CAP SENSOR CONSTANTLY STAYS BLINKING AS IF THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CONNECTION TO THE FUEL TANK OPENING, EVERY TIME I RE FUEL.  I HAVE EVEN HAD THE FUEL CAP REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE AND THE SENSOR IN THE CAR STILL COMES ON EVERY DAY.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10535706,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/24/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"08/16/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"CONSTANT STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE.  OUTSIDE THE CAR AND INSIDE THE CAR COMING FROM THE BACK SEAT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10535449,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"08/15/2013","vin":"WDBUH83J94X","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"AFTER FILLING MY CAR WITH FUEL, I HAVE NOTICE A STRONG ODOR OF GAS FUMES IN MY GARAGE AND INSIDE MY CAR. BUT I DON'T SEE ANY LEAKS ON THE FLOOR. AFTER THE GAS TANK DROPS TO 3/4 OF A TANK, THE SMELL OF FUMES GOES AWAY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. ALSO, THE GAS GAUGE ISN'T ACCURATE.  I FOUND OUT, THIS IS A TYPICAL PROBLEM WITH THE E CLASS 2003-2008. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT MERCEDES SHOULD REPAIR IT ASAP. THANKS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10535271,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/08/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"08/14/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J14A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"THERE'S STRONG GASOLINE ODOR FROM MY VEHICLE WHENEVER I REFUEL, PARTICULAR AFTER IT'S GARAGED. THE SMELL SEEMS TO GO AWAY ONCE I USED UP 1/3 OR 1/2 TANK. RECENTLY THE SMELL SEEMS TO BE STRONGER. I CAN SMELL IT EVEN WHEN IT'S NOT GARAGED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10534472,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/07/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"08/09/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J04A","components":"SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"WHILE TRAVELING NORTH ON I-5, AT APPROX. 65 MPH, DISPLAY SHOWED RED LETTERING \"VEHICLE TOO LOW STOP CAR\".  MADE MY WAY OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD WHEN MESSAGE DISAPPEARED. PROCEEDED WITH TRIP. AFTER A COUPLE OF MILES, MESSAGE APPEARED AGAIN. NO SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN CAR HANDLING OR PERFORMANCE FELT. MESSAGE AGAIN, DISAPPEARED. THIS CONTINUED UNTIL ARRIVAL AT HOME. THOUGHT FAULTY RELAY OR SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. ONCE HOME, I GOT OUT OF CAR AND HEARD A SOUND AS IF AIR WAS ESCAPING FROM A BALLOON. NOTICED LEFT FRONT HAD DROPPED ALMOST ON TIRE. CAR NOT DRIVABLE. TOWED TO SHOP. BLADDER BURST.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10532854,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/31/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"07/31/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL FILTER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10532574,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/22/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"07/30/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J24A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"I OWN A 2004 E320 WITH ONLY 44,652 MILES. AFTER EVERY FILL UP STRONG ORDER OF GAS FROM LEFT SIDE NEAR BACK SEAT AREA ALSO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL ALWAYS COMES ON. I TOOK CAR TO A MB MECHANIC TRAINED BY MB HE REMOVED THE REAR SEAT AND LEFT FUEL SENDING UNIT COVER , FOUND A HUGE PUDDLE OF GAS ON AND ROUND GAS TANK PUMP AREA. I WAS TOLD THE PUMP SEAL WAS NO GOOD, I HAD THE PUMP AND SEAL REPLACED, FILLED TANK AGAIN WITH THE SAME RESULT. FINALLY, LAST FRIDAY, WITH THE SEAT AND SENDING UNIT COVER OFF WE FILLED THE TANK AND DROVE THE TWO MILES BACK TO THE MECHANIC SHOP, WHEN WE ARRIVED THE WHOLE AREA AROUND THE PUMP WAS FULL OF FUEL, UPON INSPECTION ONE COULD SEE THE FUEL RUNNING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AND PUDDLE AROUND BASE OF THE FUEL PUMP. WE VIDEO THE FUEL RUNNING FROM TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. CONTACTED LOCAL MB DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BUT WAS TOLD THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON VEHICLE. THE DEALER WILL INSPECT  AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE BUT THE EXPENSE WILL BE ON ME. I DON'T ALLOW ANYONE IN MY FAMILY TO DRIVE THIS CAR BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10532511,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"07/30/2013","vin":"","components":"SEATS","summary":"2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320.  CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTION.  *SMD  THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TURNED ON THE SEAT HEATER. MINUTES LATER, SHE BEGAN TO FEEL HEAT UNDER HER LEFT THIGH AND A BURNING SMELL, SO SHE REACHED DOWN TO TOUCH THE SEAT, AND QUICKLY DREW HER HAND BACK AS SHE BURNED THE EDGE OF HER FINGERS. SHE IMMEDIATELY TURNED  OFF THE SEAT HEATER AS THAT WAS THE ONLY THING SHE COULD THINK OF, THAT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED THE EXTREME HEAT.  SHE PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND JUMPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE.  BY THEN, THERE WAS A FINGER SIZE HOLE IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE LEATHER SEAT AND THE INSIDE OF THE HOLE WAS GLOWING RED AND SMOKE WAS RISING OUT OF THE HOLE. THE CONSUMER ALSO REALIZED THE BOTTOM LEFT EDGE OF HER COAT WAS ALSO BURNING, AND SHE QUICKLY PUT IT OUT. THE DEALER CONFIRMED, THE CAUSE OF THE HOLE WAS THE SEAT HEATER.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10532293,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/20/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"07/29/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J24A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"IF I FILL THE TANK FULL OF FUEL (NOT OVERFILLING), FUEL LEAKS FROM FUEL TANK, POOLS ON TOP OF TANK BY THE FUEL PUMPS UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS AND THE SMELL OF GAS INSIDE THE CAR IS OVERWHELMING. I WILL NOT TAKE MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR AFTER WITNESSING THESE ISSUES.     AFTER CHECKING THE MERCEDES FORUMS, THIS ISSUE IS RAMPANT ON THE E CLASS MODELS, AND DESPITE REPLACEMENT OF NEW PARTS, THE PROBLEM REAPPEARS. I COMPLAINED TO THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP IN PLANO AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS EVEN THOUGH THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10532028,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/16/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"07/26/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J24A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK, FUEL LEAKING FROM TOP OF THE FUEL TANK INTO PANEL UNDER THE REAR SEAT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10531574,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"07/24/2013","vin":"WDBUF82J54X","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"VEHICLE EXHIBITED STRONG ODOR OF GAS WITHIN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. LEFT GAS TANK PORT AND FUEL SENDER UNIT FOUND TO BE LEAKY THROUGH CRACKS IN PLASTIC. LEAK STOPPED VIA REPAIR.  VEHICLE STILL EXHIBITS STRONG ODOR OF GAS OUTSIDE CAR ESPECIALLY AFTER A FILLUP (WITHOUT \"TOPPING OFF\"). ODOR HAS NOT BEEN INVESTIGATED OR FIXED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"E350","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10526417,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/02/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"07/23/2013","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT REGARDING THE FUEL SMELL COMING INTO THE CABIN. I HAVE OWNED A 2005 C230 COMPRESSOR AND HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND MB TOOK CARE OF THIS WITH NO ISSUES. NO I HAVE AN E320 AND THEY WONT FIX THIS ISSUE. AFTER FILLING UP DRIVING WITH THE SMELL OF FUEL IN THE CABIN HAS CAUSED SERIOUS HEADACHES FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. EVEN PARKING IN MY GARAGE HAS FILLED MY WHOLE HOUSE WITH THE SMELL OF FUEL. I HAVE A 5000.00 DOLLAR PARROT THIS IS VERY SENSITIVE TO SMELLS AND THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS AFFECT TO EVERYONE'S HEALTH AND SAFETY. IF MB CAN FIX THIS ISSUE ON ONE CAR WHY CANT THEY FIX IT ON ALL CARS. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10526414,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/16/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"07/23/2013","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"MY RIGHT FRONT AIR STRUT WENT OUT WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND HAD OUR SON IN THE CAR. SHE WAS 120 MILES AWAY FROM HOME AND STRANDED. SHE WENT TO MERCEDES BENZ OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THEY WANT 160.00 TO DIAGNOSE AND THEN WOULD PUT HER IN A LOANER. THE ESTIMATE WAS AROUND 1700.00 TO FIX 1 AIR STRUT. I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE SPEED SHE WAS TRAVELING AT. IM NOT SURE WHY MB HAS NOT ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL ON THESE FAULTY PARTS. DEFINITELY WOULD BE NICE IF THEY WOULD COVER THIS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10526109,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/20/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"07/22/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J44A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS SMELLED AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10526114,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/20/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"07/22/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J14A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, FUEL WAS SMELLED WHILE IN THE CABIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10525363,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/02/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"07/17/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FILLED GAS TANK LATE IN THE EVENING, AND RETURNED HOME.  CAR SAT OVERNIGHT AND HAD STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN MORNING.  OPENED ALL DOORS, LOOKED UNDERNEATH CAR AND FOUND NO FUEL LEAK.  AIRED THE CAR FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN DROVE TO WORK.  DURING THE ONE HOUR DRIVE, THE SMELL BEGAN TO GET WORSE.  I OPENED WINDOWS PARTIALLY, BUT COULD NOT OPEN WIDE DUE TO RAIN.  I DEVELOPED A HEADACHE BEFORE ARRIVAL.  LEFT CAR PARKED AT WORK ALL DAY IN UNDERGROUND GARAGE.  THE ODOR WAS AGAIN STRONG IN THE EVENING.  I AIRED THE INTERIOR AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE DRIVING HOME.  AGAIN, AFTER NEARLY ONE HOUR, I DEVELOPED A HEADACHE AND FELT SQUEAMISH INSIDE THE CAR.  I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES TO REGAIN ALL SENSES SO THAT I COULD SAFELY DRIVE HOME.  THE CAR NOW SITS IN MY GARAGE WITH THE BACK SEAT REMOVED TRYING TO GET THE SMELL OF GAS OUT OF THE VEHICLE.    I HAVE NOW READ MANY OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM OTHERS WITH SAME MODEL VEHICLE.  I REALIZE THERE ARE NOT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF THESE VEHICLES ON THE ROAD; I AM SURE THAT IF THERE WERE MORE VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM THERE WOULD BE SEVERAL SEVERE ACCIDENTS.  I TRY TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLES AND THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE FAULT OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PARTS SUPPLIER.  THIS PROBLEM SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AND IT IS DANGEROUS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10524788,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/14/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"07/15/2013","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"MY E 320 HAS GAS SMELL IN MY GARAGE AFTER REFUELING SINCE JUNE/2012. THE SMELL IS GETTING EVEN STRONGER FOR LAST A FEW MONTHS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10523465,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/24/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"07/06/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J64A","components":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"STRONG GAS SMELL THE PROBLEM FUEL SENDING UNIT LEAKING VAPOR.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10520511,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/14/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"06/18/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J74X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"VERY STRONG GASOLINE ODOR COMING OUT OF LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK.  THE ODOR REDUCED AS I DROVE FOR A FEW DAYS.  IT SEEMS LIKE GASOLINE IS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10519902,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/10/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"06/15/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J14A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"MY VEHICLE 2004 E500 HAS STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN CABIN FROM THE REAR SEAT AREA AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR, SINCE THEN CAR TAKES LONGER TO TURN ON. HOPE THIS WILL BE SOLVED SOON.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10516121,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/06/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"06/10/2013","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"STRONG ORDER OF GAS FROM LEFT SIDE NEAR BACK SEAT AREA , ALWAYS AFTER FILL UP , THOUGHT JUST LOOSE GAS CAP , REMOVED REAR SEAT AND LEFT FUEL SENDING UNIT COVER , FOUND PUDDLE OF GAS ON AND ROUND GAS TANK . WAS TOLD FROM DEALER PARTS DEPT , VERY COMMON FOR SEAL TO WEEP , REPLACED ,BUT STILL SAME PROBLEM , AFTER LAST FILL UP , DRIED AROUND PUMP AND GAS JUST WEEPED THOUGH TOP OF SENDING UNIT , HAIR LINE CRACK I ASSUME , WILL REPLACE SENDING UNIT MYSELF . DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS DOESN'T MEET RECALL STANDARDS PER MERCEDES.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10516162,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/09/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"06/10/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J34A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"IM WRITING IN REFERENCE TO THE NHTSA ACTION # PE12001. I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE ON THE 23 OF DECEMBER 2012. I CAN HONESTLY SAY I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS CAR. WITH THAT BEING SAID I HAVE NEVER FILLED THE FUEL TANK OF THIS CAR UNTIL 6-9-2013. THE REASON BEING I HAVE A 1998 FORD F150 THAT I DRIVE AS WELL. I MOSTLY DRIVE THE E55 ON WEEKENDS BUT ITS IN AND AROUND MY NEIGHBORHOOD. MY FATHER JUS CAME BACK FROM THE PHILIPPINES A COUPLE DAYS AGO SO HE NEEDS MY TRUCK TO GET AROUND WHILE HE'S VISITING. SO YESTERDAY I FOUND I NEEDED TO DRIVE THE E55 DAILY WHILE MY FATHER'S IN TOWN SO I FILLED UP THE TANK TO THE CAR. I PUT IN SHELL 91 AND WAITED FOR THE PUMP TO STOP. ONCE STOPPED I REMOVED FUELER AND INSERTED INTO ITS HOLSTER. NOTE I DID NOT TOP OFF FOR I NEVER FELT THE NEED TO IN ANY CAR I HAVE DRIVEN. I PROCEEDED STRAIGHT HOME AND PARKED CAR IN MY GARAGE, CLOSED THE GARAGE DOOR AND WENT IN THE HOUSE. THE E55 WAS IN THERE FOR THE REST OF THE DAY AND NIGHT. AND THEN THIS MORNING AS I WENT INTO GARAGE TO GO TO WORK I WAS JUS TAKEN BACK BY THE FUEL SMELL IN THE ENTIRE GARAGE. SO I OPENED THE GARAGE TO AIR OUT AND CHECKED UNDER THE CAR FOR A PUDDLE OF FUEL BUT FOUND NOTHING. THE SMELL IS MUCH STRONGER NEAR THE REAR OF THE CAR. I DROVE OFF EVEN WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN TO JUS RID THE SMELL AS IT ENTERED THE CABIN AS I STEPPED IN THE CAR TOO. NO PROBLEMS DRIVING TO WORK BUT AS I PARKED IN REVERSE I CAN SMELL FUEL AS THE WIND KICKED IT TOWARDS MY WINDOW. I PARKED AND GOT OUT AND SMELLED AROUND THE BACK AND STILL SMELLED FUEL. SO AS IM WORRIED THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT WORK I WENT INTO MY BENZWORLD FORUM AND FOUND ALOT OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS AS ME ESPECIALLY ON THE W211'S. SO AS I READ ON THE MORE WORRIED I GOT BECAUSE MY KIDS RIDE IN THIS CAR AND I DON'T WANT THEM AROUND IT ANYMORE ESPECIALLY WITH THIS PROBLEM GOIN ON. PLEASE HELP US WITH THIS PROBLEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10515029,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/27/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"06/04/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J04A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"DRIVERS SIDE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT AS WELL AS PASSENGERS SIDE HAD DEVELOPED FUEL LEAKS INSIDE CABIN OF VEHICLE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BEFORE BY MERCEDES AND HAS RECURRED. THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN THE PLASTIC CRACKS ON THE FUEL SENDING UNITS AND GASOLINE LEAKS INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND EMITS FUMES THAT ARE DANGEROUS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10514816,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"06/03/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J74A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"AFTER REFUELING THE CAR. STRONG GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS OR ABOUT 60 MILES.  2008 RECALL ON FUEL SYSTEM PERFORMED 2009/2010 AT MERCEDES BENZ OF PLANO,TX.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10515250,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/30/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"06/02/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J04A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE A STRONG GAS SMELL/FUMES ARE PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE.  THE SMELL/FUMES SUBSIDE WHEN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 OF THE FUEL IN THE TANK HAS BEEN USED.  ON FRIDAY MAY 31ST 2013 THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH FUEL.  PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE FRIDAY NIGHT AND WAS KNOCKED OVER BY GAS SMELL/FUMES ON SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 1ST 2013.  THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT. AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE, I FOUND FUEL AROUND THE SENDING UNIT UNDER THE DRIVE SIDE BACK SEAT.  THE FUEL WAS REMOVED AND THE SENDING UNIT CLEANED. THE SENDING UNIT WAS OBSERVED SEE IF A LEAK COULD BE DETECTED ON THE UNIT. THE LEAK IS AT THE TOP PART OF THE SENDING UNIT. THE PART WHERE THE SMALL WIRE PLUG IS ATTACHED TO THE SENDING UNIT. IT LOOKS LIKE THIS PART IS \"GLUED\" TO THE BODY OF THE SENDING UNIT. SHORT TERM FIX IS TO ONLY FILL THE FUEL TANK HALF WAY.  THIS HAZARD, IF NOT RECTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURE MAKES MINE AND ALL OTHER VEHICLES UNSAFE AND UN-SELLABLE ON THE USED CAR MARKET.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10514431,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/11/2006","dateComplaintFiled":"05/31/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J74A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THERE WERE GASOLINE FUMES PRESENT IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10514133,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/29/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"05/29/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"REFERENCE!!! PE 12001.  HAVING PROBLEMS PREVIOUSLY COMPLAINED ABOUT STRONG ODOR OF GAS FROM CAR WHEN IN GARAGE AND ALSO KIDS COMPLAIN OF STRONG FUME ODOR ESPECIALLY IN BACKSEAT DRIVERS SIDE!!! NOW HAVING PROBLEMS W THE SEAL OF GAS CAP!?! SOME RESEARCH SHOWED THAT A FUEL LEAK WILL MAKE CAR REPORT GAS CAP LOOSE--( WHEN IT'S NOT). HAPPENS DAILY NOW'!!    PLEAS CREATE A RECALL-- BLOGS LIKE CRAZY ABOUT OTHER E CLASS OWNERS EXPERIENCING SAME EXACT PROBLEMS'!!!  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10513488,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/23/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"05/25/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FUELED THE CAR UP ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AND PARKED THE CAR FOR THE NIGHT. IN THE MORNING WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR, THE FUEL SMELL FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR JUST ABOUT KNOCKED ME OUT. I IMMEDIATELY OPENED ALL OF THE DOORS TO VENT THE FUMES AS I WAS AFRAID TO START THE CAR UNTIL THE SMELL DISSIPATED. I STARTED THE CAR AND DROVE TO WORK THINKING THAT IT WAS AN ODDITY ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT WHEN THE CAR SAT DURING THE DAY THE SAME THING OCCURRED WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR TO GO HOME FROM WORK. AFTER DOING RESEARCH  I HAVE DISCOVERED MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE, MOST HAVE STATED THAT THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE FUEL TANK FILTER-SENDING UNIT AND MERCEDES REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE COULD PASS OUT FROM THE SELL OF GASOLINE ALONE NOT TO MENTION THE THREAT OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION FROM THE LEAKING FUEL. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED AS A RECALL ITEM AS IT SEAMS AS THOU THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10513288,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/23/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"05/23/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH FUMES/FUEL LEAK?? THE ENTIRE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FILLS WITH STRONG FUMES AFTER FILLING GAS TANK OR WHEN NEAR EMPTY?? HAVE HAD IT CHECKED FOR LEAKS MULTIPLE TIMES WITHOUT LOCATING ANY LEAKS   ONGOING PROBLEM--AT TIMES ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO SIT IN THE BACKSEAT OF THE CAR THE FUMES ARE SO STRONG!!! AND THE GARAGE IS FILLED WITH THE SMELL OF GASOLINE YET NO LEAK OR SPILL ANYWHERE???  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10512625,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/08/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"05/18/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J14A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"REFERENCE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12001.    THERE IS A DISTINCT FUEL SMELL AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. DO NOT SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE BUT DO SMELL AFTER THE CAR IS PUT AWAY INSIDE GARAGE. NO SIGN OF LEAKAGE UNDER THE CAR (PUDDLING OR DRIPS). GOES AWAY AFTER FUEL TANK IS LESS THAN FULL. THERE IS NO SMELL IF YOU ONLY FILL TO 3/4.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10512336,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/12/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"05/16/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J14A","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHILE TRAVELING ON THE WASHINGTON DC BELTWAY IN THE FAST LANE, IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN LEAVING US STRANDED IN VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS WAS A VERY PRECARIOUS POSITION. FORTUNATELY, POLICE ASSISTANCE ARRIVED AND CALLED A TOWING SERVICE AND GOT US OUT OF HARM'S WAY.     THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN THE COMPUTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION CREATING AN OBVIOUSLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. I REPORTED THIS TO MERCEDES CUSTOMER SERVICE, BUT THEY'RE REACTION WAS THAT THIS OCCURS INFREQUENTLY, BUT THEY WERE AWARE THAT IT DOES HAPPEN. SO I AM NOTIFYING YOU FOR YOUR INFORMATION.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10512454,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"05/16/2013","vin":"WDBUF65JX4A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WE NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL ESPECIALLY RIGHT AFTER FUELING UP THE CAR.  WE PARKED OUR CAR IN AN ENCLOSED GARAGE SO THE ENTIRE GARAGE SMELLED OFF GAS.  AS THE GAS LEVEL WAS REDUCED FROM OPERATING THE CAR THE GAS SMELL WENT AWAY.  WHEN WE FILLED UP AGAIN THE GAS SMELL WAS BACK.  WE MOVED AND HAD OUR CAR IN AN OPEN AIR PARKING STALL AND IT DIDN'T SEEM AS MUCH OF A PROBLEM.  NOW WE HAVE AN ENCLOSED GARAGE AGAIN AND THE SMELL OF GAS IS VERY NOTICEABLE.  AGAIN THE SMELL IS THE STRONGEST RIGHT AFTER FUELING.  WE RECENTLY REPLACED THE CHARCOAL CANISTER AND SHUTOFF VALVE (REGENERATION VALVE AND PURGE VALVE) FOR A COST OF $700 BUT THIS HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10511700,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"05/13/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER REFUELING, THE CAR HAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR. THE AIR BRAKES MAKE A ROARING NOISE WHEN PRESSED. THE AIR BAG IS DEACTIVATED   SRS INDICATOR REMAINS ON.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10511458,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/28/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"05/10/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J94A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"HEAVY FUEL FUMES EMANATING FROM VEHICLE. DEALER STATES FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAS TANK REPLACEMENT NECESSARY.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10511317,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/02/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"05/09/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J44A","components":"AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER REFUELING, THE CAR HAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR.  THE AIR BRAKES MAKE A ROARING NOISE WHEN PRESSED.  THE AIR BAG IS DEACTIVATED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10510851,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/06/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"05/06/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J64A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR BEING EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10510349,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/11/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"05/02/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"NOTICED STRONG SMELL OF GAS INSIDE THE CAR  THIS AS I REMEMBER THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10510247,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/10/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"05/01/2013","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES E55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL SENDER UNDER THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL IN THE VEHICLE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10509334,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/15/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"04/23/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J44A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GASOLINE FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED A FUEL LEAK IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THAT THE SEAL AROUND THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT REPLACE THE SEAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,100.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10509100,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/22/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"04/22/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER FUELING, THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL SMELL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10509182,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"04/22/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THERE HAS BEEN A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN MY GARAGE WHERE E320 IS PARKED ON MULTIPLE  OCCASSIONS OVER THE PAST YEAR. MOST RECENTLY, FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BY BENZ DEALER SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND THE SMELL BECAME STRONGER AND STRONGER ONLY TO FIND GAS LEAKING FROM CAR 2 DAYS LATER.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10508667,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/10/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"04/18/2013","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WOULD BE AN STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10505966,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/22/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"04/11/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J64A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THE FUEL TANK CANNOT BE FILLED UP COMPLETELY.  DOING SO CAUSES THE CAR TO SMELL LIKE GASOLINE.  THERE SEEMS TO BE A FUEL LEAK ON THE TANK WHICH CAUSES THE GASOLINE TO SPILL.  THE ODOR COMES MOSTLY FROM THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR.  IF THE TANK IS FILLED, THE CAR WILL HAVE THE GASOLINE ODOR FOR WEEKS EVEN WITH THE WINDOWS LEFT OPEN.  THIS IS QUITE DANGEROUS IN MANY WAYS SINCE I HAVE AN INFANT WHO IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO SIT IN THE BACKSEAT REAR FACED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10505994,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/11/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"04/11/2013","vin":"WDBUH82JX4X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE REFILLED THE GAS TANK, SHE SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE GAS TANK AND ALL ASSOCIATED PARTS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10505741,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/20/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"04/10/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK THAT CAUSED THE CAR TO SMELL OF GAS WHEN THE TANK IS NEAR FULL (3/4) TO COMPLETELY FILLED. THE FUEL HAS NOT BEEN LEAKING TO THE GROUND AND I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PINPOINT EXACT LOCATION. WHEN I WOULD GO INTO MY CLOSED GARAGE AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR A WHILE THE SMELL OF FUEL IS TOO STRONG TO IGNORE.  MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE SOURCE IS THE SENDING UNIT AND TANK ASSEMBLY. HE TOLD ME THE FAILURE WAS COMMON AND THE SITUATION COULD BECOME VERY DANGEROUS IF IGNORED. THE COST TO REPLACE THE TANK IS GOING TO RUN $2,000.  THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN DAMAGED AND SHOULD NOT REQUIRE A TANK REPLACEMENT AT THIS POINT IN ITS LIFECYCLE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10507546,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/05/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"04/08/2013","vin":"WDBUH65J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO MY REGULAR INDEPENDENT MERCEDES-BENZ MECHANIC BECAUSE THERE WAS STRONG GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE THE PASSENGER AREA OF THE CAR AND I NOTICED THERE WAS A SMALL PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE CAR WHENEVER I FILLED UP MY TANK. MY MECHANIC INSPECTED THE CAR AND FOUND GASOLINE POOLED UP IN THE RECESS WHERE THE FUEL PUMP ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK. HE INFORMED ME THAT THE LEAKING FUEL POSED A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A FIRE, OR EVEN A POSSIBLE EXPLOSION SHOULD I PARK INSIDE MY GARAGE. HE SAID THE WATER HEATER PILOT LIGHT OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF SPARK COULD IGNITE THE FUMES AND BURN MY HOUSE DOWN. IN ADDITION, HE STATED HE HAD SEEN THIS SAME PROBLEM MANY TIMES BEFORE AND THAT MERCEDES-BENZ HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM FOR MANY YEARS BUT REFUSES TO ACCEPT THAT THEY HAD INSTALLED A DEFECTIVE PART IN THE THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES OF THIS MODEL THEY PRODUCED. IT WOULD SIMPLY BE TOO EXPENSIVE TO REMEDY. IF I WANTED IT REPAIRED IT WOULD BE AT MY OWN EXPENSE SINCE MERCEDES-BENZ IS ACCEPTING NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS KNOWN ISSUE.THE LEAK HAS CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO BE UNSAFE TO OPERATE.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10505499,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/02/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"04/03/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J34A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILL-UP ON APRIL 2, 2013, VEHICLE HAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE.  THIS PROBLEM IS PRESENT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS FUELED ABOVE A CERTAIN LEVEL. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10505525,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/26/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"04/03/2013","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E-320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE SENDING UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,000.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10505114,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/12/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/30/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J64A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING INTO THE CABIN OF THE CAR AND MAKING THE PASSENGERS DIZZY. THE FUEL PUMP APPEARS TO BE DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING GAS INTO THE CAR. POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND HEALTH HAZARD WHEN INHALED. TAKEN TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE WITH THESE CARS. IT SEEMS TO ME LIKE THIS IS A MAJOR LIABILITY THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AS A CASE FOR A POTENTIAL RECALL.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10504685,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/27/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"03/27/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J64A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"PERSISTENT STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE AFTER REFUELING.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10504504,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/21/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"03/26/2013","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FUELING THE VEHICLE THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL ALMOST LIKE IT IS LEAKING.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10504633,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/25/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"03/26/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING THE TANK AT A GAS STATION, I WENT HOME (5 MILES) AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY.  WHEN WENT BACK OUT TO DRIVEWAY ABOUT15 MINUTES LATER NOTICED A BAD GAS SMELL AROUND THE VEHICLE.  SMELL WAS WORST UNDER LEFT REAR DOOR.  LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND COULD SEE SMELL GAS IN THE TRAY BELOW THE GAS TANK.  I PULLED THE TRAY DOWN SLIGHTLY AND A FEW DROP OF GAS DRIPPED OUT. I COULD FEEL GAS IN THE TRAY WITH MY FINGERS. I THINK GAS TANK IS LEAKING FROM TOP OF TANK.  GLAD I DIDN'T PARK IN THE GARAGE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10504338,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/27/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"03/24/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J94A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THERE WAS A SMELL OF GAS IN THE CAR THAT ESPECIALLY OCCURRED AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK.  THE SMELL WAS VERY STRONG AFTER PARKING THE CAR IN MY GARAGE AFTER DRIVING.  I THEN NOTICED SOME GAS SPILLING OUT OF THE CAR.  I HAD TO STOP DRIVING THE CAR BECAUSE OF CONCERNS OVER SAFETY.  I SPOKE DIRECTLY WITH DIANA SANCHEZ WHO IS A CASE MANAGER AT MERCEDES BENZ USA (PH # 1-800-367-6372) .  I ALSO SPOKE WITH ROMEY P. AT EXTENSION 7832.  I ALSO HAD A 3RD CALL WITH DEBBIE WHO WOULD NOT PROVIDE HER LAST NAME.  IN ALL MY DIRECT DISCUSSIONS WITH MERCEDES BENZ USA, THEY WOULD NOT AGREE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE ISSUE.  THIS WAS SHOCKING GIVEN THE SAFETY ISSUE CAUSED BY LEAKING FUEL.  I HAD READ ON-LINE ABOUT HUNDREDS OF OTHER INDIVIDUALS REPORTING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH THE E55.  I GAVE ALL THIS INFORMATION TO MERCEDES BENZ.  I ALSO SPOKE WITH EDDIE MCCRACKEN AT MERCEDES BENZ OF GEORGETOWN TEXAS, AND WHILE HE WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE THEY WOULD NOT AGREE TO REPAIR THE LEAKING  FUEL TANK UNLESS I PAID FOR ALL THE WORK MYSELF PERSONALLY.  HE DID ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF DEFECTS WITH THE GAS TANK DEALS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10504340,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/04/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"03/24/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"VEHICLE HAS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL AFTER FILLING THE TANK.  THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP SUPPORT ON 02/05/2013 BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED.  THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK ON 03/01/2013.    THIS APPEARED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM.  THE TOTAL COST OF THE REPAIRS WAS $381.41 + $ 807.35 = $1,188.76.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10503917,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/23/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/21/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"MERCEDES E320 2004 SMELLS LIKE GASOLINE IN MY GARAGE, ESPECIALLY LEFT SIDE (THOUGH FUEL DOOR ON RIGHT).  I TOOK TO MY MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME GASOLINE PUDDLING ON TOP OF TANK AND I NEEDED FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP SEALS LEFT AND RIGHT, FUEL PUMP BRACKET AND CABLE HARNESS.  SPENT $625 TO FIX.  I SAW IN NEWSPAPER YESTERDAY (MARCH 20, 2013) NHTSA HAS RECEIVED 533 COMPLAINTS REGARDING FUEL LEAKS REGARDING MERCEDES.  I THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10503936,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/21/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"03/21/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN GARAGE AFTER A FUEL FILL-UP.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10503939,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/21/2013","vin":"WDBUH65J94A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHEN WE FILL UP THE CAR WITH GAS WE HAVE A RESIDUAL SMELL OF GASOLINE UPON RETURN TO OUR GARAGE.  THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN IF WE DO NOT FILL IT UP FULLY.  WE THOUGHT WE MUST HAVE A LEAK SOMEWHERE, BUT ARE NOT SURE AND ALTHOUGH WE DISCUSSED IT WITH OUR MECHANIC, WE HAVE HAD NO RESOLUTION TO DATE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10503950,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/17/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/21/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ 320E. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, SHE NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.  *TR  UPDATED 05/08/13*LJ  UPDATED 05/22/2013 *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10503974,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/06/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"03/21/2013","vin":"WDBUH83J34X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE ESPECIALLY AFTER FILLING GAS TANK. TANK IS NOT TOPPED OFF AT FILLING AND A FEW DAYS AFTER FILLING THE ODOR IS GONE. REAPPEARS EVERY TIME TANK IS FILLED. NO VISIBLE LEAK UNDER VEHICLE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10504055,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/21/2013","vin":"","components":"ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER REFUELING, CAR HAD STRONG ODOR OF FUEL LEAKING. FILLS GARAGE WITH FUMES. WORRIED THAT PILOT LIGHT WILL IGNITE FUMES. ALSO, FUEL GAUGE STICKS ON 1/2 TANK EVEN WHEN TANK IS EMPTY.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10503735,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/20/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"03/20/2013","vin":"WDBUF76JX4A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR SMELL WOULD OCCUR MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN THE CONTACT WAS SITTING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND DRIVING UPHILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED HIM THAT HE COULD NOT SMELL A GASOLINE FUEL SMELL FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE.  THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,205.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10503725,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/20/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"03/20/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"GAS TANK LEAKS AT THE TOP NEAR THE SENDING UNIT.  ABOVE 3/4 TANK LEVEL, LEAKAGE TAKES THE FORM OF PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE CAR AN NOXIOUS FUMES ARE VERY STRONG.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10503592,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/15/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/19/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J24A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WAS PRESENT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY. CHECKED THE VEHICLE FOR LEAKS AND FOUND NONE. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE SAME OCCURRED IN MY DRIVEWAY BUT FUEL SEEPED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN I BACKED UP. TOOK THE CAR TO MY MERCEDES MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND LINES LOCATED ABOVE THE FUEL TANK.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10503658,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/31/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/19/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J44A","components":"AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"CAR STARTED READING SRS AIRBAG MALFUNCTION (STILL NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED)   CAR IS SOMETIMES UNABLE TO READ HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE VEHICLE.  CAR COULDN'T PASS EMISSIONS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.THE CAR SMELLS OF A STRONG GAS ODOR. UNABLE TO PARK THE CAR IN THE GARAGE  BECAUSE OF THE STRONG SMELL. EVERY TIME THE TANK IS FILLED WITH GAS THE CAR PRESENTS A STRONG GAS ODOR UNTIL IT GETS BELOW HALF A TANK. MERCEDES WANTED TO CHARGE ME $4000.00 TO HAVE IT FIX SO I TOOK MY CAR TO A FOREIGN CAR REPAIR SHOP WHO CHARGE ME $1,300.00. PROBLEM FIXED, HOWEVER I RECENTLY TOOK MY CAR TO MERCEDES BECAUSE MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON SO THEY CHARGED ME $2,100.00 TO FIX THAT ALONG WITH REGULAR MAINTENANCE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10503091,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/13/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"03/15/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J34A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE. FUEL LEAKS AROUND THE FUEL TANK. I WAS AFRAID TO OPEN UP THE GARAGE DOOR BECAUSE OF THE SMELL/FUMES. VERY CONCERNED THAT THE CAR MIGHT EXPLODE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10501471,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/09/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"03/06/2013","vin":"WDBUH65J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"REFERENCE NHTSA ACTION # PE12001    FEBRUARY 8, 2013 I BOUGHT  A CAR FROM A DEALER.  ON A NEXT DAY I FILLED FULL TANK AND FOUND GASOLINE SMELL FROM DRIVER SIDE NEXT TO THE REAR DOOR. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON INTERNET AND FOUND MANY SIMILAR ISSUE. TO VERIFY IF I HAVE SAME PROBLEM I RAISE A REAR SEAT CUSHION, UNSCREW 6 BOLTS ON SMALL BAY FROM DRIVER SIDE TO GET ACCESS TO FUEL SENDING UNIT AND FOUND A CRACK ON IT ALONG WITH GASOLINE SPILLING OVER.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10501337,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/07/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/05/2013","vin":"WDBUF70JX4A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I HAVE NOTICED STRONG GASOLINE ODORS EMANATING FROM MY CAR AFTER REFUELING.   I PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES BENZ GAS CAP AND INSTALLED IT.  FILLED THE GAS TANK AND GASOLINE ODOR WAS STILL VERY STRONG.  I DO NOT 'TOP OFF' WHEN REFUELING.  RESEARCHED ISSUE ONLINE AT BENZWORLD.ORG AND DISCOVERED THAT THE GAS ODOR ISSUE I AM EXPERIENCING MAY BE RELATED TO A PROBLEM BEING SEEN IN NUMEROUS MERCEDES BENZ E-MODEL VEHICLES.  AS ADVISED BY THE OTHER OWNERS HAVING THIS ISSUE I DETACHED THE REAR SEAT CUSHION FROM THE CAR AND REMOVED THE BOLTS FROM THE CIRCULAR ACCESS PANEL THAT COVERS A PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN THE DEPRESSION ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK WHERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL WIRES ATTACH TO THE FUEL PUMP I FOUND A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF RAW GASOLINE POOLED.  THIS PRESENTS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION AND I AM NO LONGER WILLING TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN MY GARAGE DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.  THE POOLING OF RAW GASOLINE ALSO REPRESENTS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE DUE TO THE EVAPORATION AND CREATION OF TOXIC FUMES.  I UNDERSTAND THAT MERCEDES BENZ DEALERS ARE DEMANDING $2,000. OR MORE TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM BY REMOVING AND REPLACING THE GAS TANKS IN IMPACTED VEHICLES.  I FEEL THAT THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS DEFECTIVE COMPONENT SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE TO RECALL IT AND REPLACE IT.  I UNDERSTAND THAT THE NHTSA'S CURRENT INVESTIGATION ACTION NO. FOR THIS ISSUE IS PE 12001.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10499953,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/01/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"02/25/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"INTERIOR OF THE CAR SMELLS LIKE GAS.  WHEN I PULLED OFF THE REAR SEAT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT ACTUALLY SMELLS OF FUEL.  I DROVE WITHOUT THE REAR SEAT IN PLACE TO DINNER.  AFTER PLACING LEFTOVERS ON THE PASSENGER SEAT THE FOOD I HAD BROUGHT IN THE HOUSE THEN SMELLED OF GAS IN A 15 MINUTES DRIVE.  I CONTACTED MB OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS,MI AND THEY STATED THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL FOR FUEL SMELL ISSUES EVEN THOUGH I KNOW OF A 40 PAGE POST BY MBWORLD THAT ALMOST ALL E55 OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10499836,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/02/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"02/24/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FILLED VEHICLE WITH FUEL AND LEFT SITTING IN GARAGE. THE NEXT DAY, I NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE AND, UPON OPENING THE DRIVER'S DOOR, WAS OVERWHELMED WITH FUEL ODOR. AFTER A QUICK ONLINE SEARCH, I FOUND MULTIPLE REFERENCES TO FUEL FILTER/PUMP LEAK. I PULLED OUT THE BACK SEAT TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FUEL FILTER/PUMP ASSEMBLY IS FLOODED IN AND AROUND THE RETAINING NUT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10499658,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/12/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"02/22/2013","vin":"WDBUF82J14X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE COULD SMELL GASOLINE FUEL FROM THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE FUEL TANK, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10498086,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/13/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"02/13/2013","vin":"WDBUF83J04X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FUEL COLLECTING UNDER THE LEFT REAR SEAT. STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.  TOOK THE REAR SEAT COVER OUT AND SAW PUDDLE OF FUEL. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED IF IT WILL CATCH FIRE AND INJURE OR CAUSE DEATH OF MY CHILDREN.  *TR   UPDATED 3/13/13 *CN  PICTURES RECEIVED 03/19/13","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10496286,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/03/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"02/04/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J14A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"SAME SITUATION IDENTIFIED IN PE-12-001.    FILLED VEHICLE WITH FUEL AND LEFT SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. THE NEXT DAY, I NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE AND, UPON OPENING THE DRIVER'S DOOR, WAS OVERWHELMED WITH FUEL ODOR. AFTER A QUICK ONLINE SEARCH, I FOUND MULTIPLE REFERENCES TO FUEL FILTER LEAK. I PULLED OUT THE BACK SEAT TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY IS FINE, BUT PASSENGER'S SIDE HAS APPROX 1/2 INCH OF LIQUID FUEL STANDING IN THE FILTER ASSEMBLY. FUEL HAS SOAKED THROUGH THE CARDBOARD/RUBBER COVER AND SOAKED THE INSULATION ABOVE. IT APPEARS THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FILTER ASSEMBLY WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED (THIS WAS CONFIRMED WITH SERVICE DEPT AT DEALERSHIP. THEY STATE THAT IT WAS REPLACED IN 2008 AS PART OF TSB.), BUT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, WHICH IS NOW LEAKING, IS OF A DIFFERENT (AND I PRESUME OLDER) DESIGN.    I HAVE READ THE RESPONSE FROM HOGAN/LOVELLS DATED 4/19/12 AND WOULD LIKE TO NOTE THAT THE \"TIGHT SEAL\" DESCRIBED ON PAGE 2 WHICH IS ALLEGEDLY CREATED WHEN THE \"ACCESS PORTS\" ARE \"SECURED BY SIX BOLTS AND [A] GASKET\" IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT FUEL VAPOR FROM ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, NOR IS IT SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT LIQUID FUEL FROM SOAKING THROUGH THE GASKET, AND INTO THE INSULATION ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE REAR SEAT. ONCE THE GASKET AND INSULATION ABOVE IT ARE SATURATED WITH FUEL, THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR IS UNBEARABLE AND PROBABLY A SEVERE FIRE RISK. NHTSA IS WELCOME TO COME OBSERVE THIS IN PERSON ON MY VEHICLE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10496313,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/28/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"02/04/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"I NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE THE GARAGE WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. I WALKED AROUND THE CAR TRYING TO DETERMINE WHERE IT IS COMING FROM. THE STRONGEST GAS SMELL IS AROUND THE REAR WHEELWELL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THREE DAYS LATER, THE GAS SMELL WENT AWAY. THEN I WENT TO FILL-UP MY GAS TANK AFTER FOUR DAYS AND THERE IS THE GASOLINE SMELL AGAIN INSIDE THE GARAGE ON THE SAME LOCATION.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10495172,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/16/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"01/29/2013","vin":"WDBUF76J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I HAVE A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN I FILL MY GAS TANK PAST 1/2 A TANK. I ALSO NOTICE WHEN I VISIT THE GAS STATION AND ADD FUEL I WILL SOMETIMES GET A STUMBLE AND LOSS OF POWER, ALMOST LIKE THE ENGINE WANTS TO SHUT OFF. IT IS VERY CONCERNING TO ME AS I FEEL THE FUEL SMELL CAN BE DANGEROUS AND POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE. I ALSO THINK THAT THERE MIGHT BE A RELATED CONCERN OF ONCE IN AWHILE THE CAR WILL NOT START, LIKE IF IT IS OUT OF GAS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10493607,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"01/21/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J94A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER REFUELING, FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE AND GARAGE WHERE PARKED. EXTREMELY OVERWHELMING SMELL AND DANGER OBVIOUS.  TAKEN TO MECHANIC AND FUEL TANK HAS LEAK AT SENSOR AND SENDING UNIT SEALS.  THE DEALER HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR AS NO RECALL ISSUED.  OWNER FOUND MANY OTHERS WITH EXACT SAME ISSUE ON THIS MODEL SERIES AND YEAR ONLINE AND WITH MECHANICS EXPERIENCE. STRONG POTENTIAL FOR IMMINENT FIRE HAZARD.  GASOLINE FUMES ARE HAZARDOUS TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS, WITH NUMEROUS MEDICAL ISSUES NOTED IN RESEARCH.  STRONG ENOUGH IN CABIN TO CAUSE DIZZINESS, ILLNESS OR LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10493610,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/02/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"01/21/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"NHTSA ACTION# PE12001     HEAVY FUEL SMELL FOR SEVERAL DAYS AFTER FILLING VEHICLE UP WITH FUEL.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10492409,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/15/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"01/13/2013","vin":"WDBUF83JX4X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"VERY STRONG SMELL OF FUEL, EXTERIOR REAR LEFT SIDE.  FOUND FUEL LEAK, LEFT REAR OF VEHICLE, DRIPPING HEAVY UNDERNEATH.    TOOK VEHICLE TO A EUROPEAN CAR SHOP, MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL SEAL OF FUEL PUMP UNDER REAR SEAT.  MECHANIC REMOVED LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL FROM THE AFFECTED AREA (LEAK UNDER REAR SEAT).  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10492284,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/11/2013","dateComplaintFiled":"01/11/2013","vin":"WDBUF70J84A","components":"SUSPENSION,TIRES","summary":"AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, CAR JUST LOWERED OUT OF NO WHERE SPEED AUTOMATICALLY DECREASED, AND RED LIGHT CAME ON SAYING CAR TOO LOW STOP CAR, IT SCARED ME THAT IS SO DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE GOING AT A CERTAIN SPEED AND THEN IT DROPS OUT OF NO WHERE. THEN I HEAR AIR LEAKING FROM BACK BUT NOT OUT OF TIRE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10491612,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/18/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"01/06/2013","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE CABIN. THERE WAS A POOL OF GAS WHEN I REMOVED THE REAR SEAT. IT CAME OUT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. I ALSO GOT A OBE2 ERROR CODE. NHTSA SHOULD DO SOMETHING TO PROTECT CITIZENS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10490591,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/03/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"12/31/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J64A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THIS CAR HAS  THE FUEL TANKS REPLACED IN THE PAST UNDER WARRANTY AND NOW, WHEN YOU FILL THE TANK UP, IT LEAKS AND THE INTERIOR IS OVERCOME WITH GAS FUMES. THE CAR IS VIRTUALLY UNDRIVABLE DUE TO THE FUMES. UPON REMOVING THE BACK SEATS, THERE APPEARS TO BE STANDING FUEL AT THE FUEL SENDING UNITS FOR EACH OF THE TWO TANKS ALONG WITH CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC ON THE UNITS. AFTER LETTING THE CAR SIT WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN AND BAKING SODA IN THE BACK SEAT AREA FOR A WEEK, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING THE VEHICLE ALTHOUGH THE FUEL SMELL IS STILL NOTICEABLE. THE ONLY RESOLUTION THAT I COULD FIND FOR THIS, OUTSIDE OF REPLACING THE TANKS AGAIN (MERCEDES HAS CLEARLY STATED THEY WILL NOT COVER THIS AS THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY) IS TO FILL THE CAR UP WITH ONLY 3/4 TANK OF GAS, BEING CAREFUL TO NEVER FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY. THIS APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED. DUE TO THE HIGH COST OF NEW TANKS/SENDING UNITS, I AM NOT IN A POSITION TO REPLACE THEM WITH WHAT MAY END UP BEING YET ANOTHER DEFECTIVE PART FROM MERCEDES BENZ. THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION WOULD BE FOR MERCEDES TO REPLACE THESE PARTS WITH COMPONENTS THAT IS RE-DESIGNED AND WILL NOT FAIL WITH THE FREQUENCY OF THE CURRENT OEM PARTS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10489535,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"12/22/2012","vin":"WDBUF65JX4A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FILLED IT RESULTS IN A BAD GAS ODOR SMELL. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10488623,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/18/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"12/12/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J14A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"REFERENCE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER FOR MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ON SAME ISSUE PE12001    ANYTIME THE VEHICLE IS FILLED OVER 3/4 OF A TANK OF FUEL, A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR IS PRESENT INSIDE OF THE CAR, OUTSIDE OF THE CAR, AND FUEL PUDDLES AROUND THE FUEL SENDING UNIT UNDER THE REAR SEAT. SOMETIMES THE SMELL IS SO STRONG, THAT MY FAMILY AND I FEAR THAT THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO THE STRONG FUMES OF GAS  INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH I AM SURE IS A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD AND ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, THAT MERCEDES KNOWS ABOUT, AND THEY NEED TO ISSUE A RECALL TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF JUST AS THEY DID ON THE MORE RECENT CHASSIS     HTTP://WWW.LEFTLANENEWS.COM/MERCEDES-RECALLS-5800-CARS-OVER-FIRE-HAZARD.HTML.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10488639,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/26/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"12/12/2012","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE PASSENGER CABIN AS WELL AS OUTSIDE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROMPTED ME TO TAKE THE CAR TO A LOCAL DEALER.  AFTER DIAGNOSTIC TEST, DEALER INDICATED THERE WAS A LEAKING FUEL PURGE VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE.  AFTER A $1,600 QUOTE, I REQUESTED THEY NOT DO THE WORK SO I COULD TAKE IT FOR A SECOND OPINION.  WAS CALLED BACK LATER THAT DAY AND INFORMED OF A \"MISCOMMUNICATION\" AND THAT THE CAR WAS FIXED WITH A $1,600 BILL AWAITING ME.  I WORKED OUT A PAYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEALER AND NEVER TOOK THE CAR BACK DESPITE INTERMITTENT GAS SMELLS IN AND OUTSIDE THE CAR AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON AND OFF.  THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON FOR GOOD LESS THAN 12 MONTHS LATER.  TOOK CAR TO ANOTHER LOCAL SHOP WHERE I WAS TOLD ONE OF THE FUEL PUMPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.  $600 LATER, AND 4 MORE TRIPS BACK TO THE SHOP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND STRONG GAS FUMES STILL PERMEATE THE CAR.  TOOK IT TO SHOP #3 TODAY AND WAS TOLD THERE IS A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK.  THE QUOTE IS $1,700.  I DON'T TRUST THE DEALER, AND BELIEVE THAT THE FUEL PUMP REPLACE BY SHOP #2 WAS NOT THE ISSUE.  IT APPEARS AS IF IT'S BEEN THE FUEL TANK ALL ALONG.  THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT IN THE PART AS THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND HAS LESS THAN 70K MILES ON IT CURRENTLY.  IT'S A SAFETY HAZARD AND WITH TWO CHILDREN, I DON'T HAVE A CHOICE BUT TO FIX THE PROBLEM.  PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING ADDITIONAL NECESSARY TO HELP CONCLUDE THIS INVESTIGATION.  I'M HOPING THERE WILL BE RECOURSE WITH MBUSA TO REIMBURSE IT'S CUSTOMERS FOR THE FAULTY PART REPLACEMENT AND LABOR COSTS.  THANK YOU. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10487629,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/08/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"12/07/2012","vin":"WDBUF70J34A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK.  CAN NOT FILL MY FUEL TANK IF SO THE FUEL SMELL FILLS MY HOME BECAUSE I PARK IN THE GARAGE.  TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD TO WATCH FOR FLAMES IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PROBLEMS.  PLEASE HELP WITH THIS ISSUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10487185,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/06/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"12/03/2012","vin":"WDBUF70J64A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE RECENTLY FROM A PRIVATE SELLER.  THE FIRST TIME WE FILLED UP THE TANK, WE NOTICED A VERY STRONG GASOLINE ODOR.  I CALLED THE SELLER AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE ONLY WAY TO AVOID THAT IS BY NOT TOPPING OFF THE TANK.  I FIGURED THIS WASN'T NORMAL, SO I STARTED DOING SOME RESEARCH. TURNS OUT MERCEDES E CLASS VEHICLES HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SEAL.  IN FACT, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO HONOR IT BECAUSE THEY SAY IT IS ONLY FOR THE AMG MODELS.  BUT MY MODEL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.  THEN, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THAT A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST MERCEDES WAS BEING FILED THIS YEAR FOR THE SAME EXACT ISSUE CONCERNING E CLASS VEHICLES FROM 2003-2009.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10487205,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/03/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"12/03/2012","vin":"WDBUH65J14A","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE","summary":"THE SUNROOF LEAKS CAUSING ELECTRICAL DAMAGE.  I RARELY USE THE SUNROOF.  MAYBE I HAVE USED THE SUNROOF 5X.  THE SUNROOF SHOULD NOT LEAK AFTER RARE USE.  THE ELECTRICAL SHOULD NOT BE DAMAGED.  APPARENTLY, THE DRAINS IN THE SUNROOF GET CLOGGED AND THE WATER DRAINS INTO TRUNK.  THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT.  PLEASE INVESTIGATE.  I NOTICE THE SAME ISSUE WITH MANY OTHERS ON LINE.  THANK YOU.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10486200,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/19/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"11/27/2012","vin":"WDBUF82JX4X","components":"POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"DRIVING SOUTH ON I95 NEAR SAVANNAH THE DASH LIGHTS INCLUDING THE BRAKE LIGHT LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN DECELERATING. APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER.  AFTER THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STARTED BUT COULD NOT GET FROM PARK INTO A GEAR OR EVEN NEUTRAL. ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE FROZEN AND SO GETTING THE CAR ON TO THE TOW TRUCK WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. WERE TOWED TO THE NEAREST MERCEDES DEALERSHIP WHERE THE SBC SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. THIS TOOK OVER NIGHT AS THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE DEALERSHIP.  BESIDES BEING GREATLY INCONVENIENCED - WE HAD TO SPEND A NIGHT IN A HOTEL, WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THIS WOULD HAVE OCCURRED AT NIGHT. THE CAR WAS SERVICED BY MERCEDES SINCE PURCHASE NEW IN 2004. THE PART SHOULD HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED DURING A SERVICE CALL, THIS OBVIOUSLY WAS A RECALL THAT WAS KEPT QUIET. NOT INFORMING THE OWNERS OF THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY ISSUES IS A MAJOR NEGLIGENCE ON MERCEDES PART.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10486078,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/07/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"11/26/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J84A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"MY CAR STARTING SMELLING STRONGLY OF GASOLINE IN THE INTERIOR.  I BROUGHT IT TO A LOCAL REPAIR CENTER AND HAD THE SENDING UNIT GASKET REPLACED.  ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER, THE SMELL HAD NOT ABATED AND I HAD THE SAME REPAIR RE-PERFORMED UNDER REPAIR WARRANTY.  THIS WAS AGAIN NOT SUCCESSFUL.  I THEN RESEARCHED THE ISSUE IN GREATER DETAIL ONLINE AND FOUND MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME ISSUE.  I BROUGHT IT TO THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY ULTIMATELY REPLACED THE SENDING UNIT/HOSES AT A COST OF ABOUT $1200.  THEY CONFIRMED THERE WAS A POOL OF GASOLINE JUST UNDER THE REAR SEAT.  THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED GASOLINE TO SEEP INTO THE BACK SEATS.  *TR..UPDATED 01/14/13 *BF  UPDATED 1/16/2013 *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10484999,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"11/17/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J14A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"MY CAR HAS HAD A RECALL ONCE FOR GAS SMELL AND PUDDLE UNDER CAR WHEN PARKED OVER NIGHT. TOOK IT BACK TO MERCEDES FOR SAME ISSUE THEY SMELLED THE OVERWHELMING GAS SMELL IN THE CAR AND TOLD ME THAT THE RECALL WAS ALREADY DONE AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO REPLACE THE SAME PARTS AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I SEE THAT COMPLAINT NUMBER  PE12001 HAS BEEN FILED SO I'M NOT THE ONLY I E WITH THIS ISSUE. I CAN'T PUT MORE THAN ONE HALF TANK OF GAS IN MY CAR OR THE [XXX] SMELL KILLS ME. ALSO IT LEAKE GAS AND LEAVES A PUDDLE WHERE THE CAR IS PARKED. COMING FROM TANK UNDER BACK SEAT.     INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10484913,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"11/16/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE WHEN INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM SENDING UNIT WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM SENDING UNIT. APPROXIMATELY 1.5 YEARS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE OPPOSITE FUEL SENDING UNIT HAD NOW BECOME FRACTURED, AS WELL AS THE FUEL SENDING UNIT THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WOULD COVER THE COST OF THE NEW UNIT BUT THE OLDER UNIT THAT WAS FRACTURED FOR THE SECOND TIME WOULD HAVE TO BE COVERED BY THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,400.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10484598,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"11/14/2012","vin":"WDBUF70J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"UPON FILLING UP THE CAR EMITS A STRONG GAS SMELL. THE GAS SMELL CONTINUES TO BE PRESENT ALL THE TIME EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AND NOT TURNED ON. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10484571,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"11/13/2012","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"EVERYTIME I FILL MY FUEL TANK I'VE NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. UPON INSPECTION I HAVE FOUND THE FUEL TANK TO HAVE TRACES OF FUEL ON THE EXTERIOR OF TANK, SO MY TANK HAS A LEAK SOMEWHERE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10483481,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/12/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"11/06/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FILLED CAR UP WITH GAS AND GAS STARTED POURING OUR OF REAR UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AND ALSO UNDER SEAT IN REAR OF CAR.  VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE EVERYWHERE.  CAR WAS A GAS BOMB!  VERY DANGEROUS!  I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY BAD SITUATION.  THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY NHTSA.  I HAVE SINCE HAD TO REPLACE 2 FUEL PUMPS (PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE) DUE TO SAME PROBLEM, AND NOW I AM REPLACING THE DRIVER'S SIDE FUEL PUMP AS I TYPE THIS.  THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS AND EXPENSIVE PROBLEM WITH WHOM MERCEDES BENZ SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE.  THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM.  DO A SEARCH ON GOOGLE.  THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN POSTED TO ALL INTERNET SUPPORT FORUMS FOR MERCEDES BENZ VEHICLES!  PLEASE LOOK HERE - HTTP://ALTURL.COM/JCCRG.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10483306,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/05/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"11/04/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"RECALL THAT WAS PERFORMED IN 3/7/2008 HAS FAILED.  FUEL LEAKING UNDER BACK SEAT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10482778,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/02/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"10/31/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J94A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"2004 E55. FUEL SENDING UNIT IS LEAKING VISIBLE GAS UNDER REAR SEAT. VIVID GAS SMELL IN INTERIOR. 2004 E55.  I UNDERSTAND THERE HAVE BEEN MANY MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM YET IT STILL TO BE RECALLED. I DON'T FEEL SAFE ON LONG ROAD TRIPS OR THE CAR BURNING DOWN.       REFERENCE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12001.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10481313,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/16/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"10/21/2012","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 E320 WITH 71000 MILES IN AUGUST 2012. LAST WEEK, NOW WITH 74000 MILES, WE NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE CAR. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND IN MERCEDES FORUMS WE CONCLUDED THAT IT MAY BE THE FUEL UNIT. WE PULLED THE REAR SEAT AND TOOK OFF THE CAP AND NOTICED A POOL OF GAS, RIGHT UNDER WHERE OUR 2 YR OLDS CAR SEAT IS, ABOUT 2 CUPS THAT I TOOK OUT BY SOAKING NUMEROUS PAPERTOWELS.I ALSO TOOK PICTURES JUST IN CASE IT MAY BE NEEDED IT THE FUTURE. THROUGHOUT ALL MY SEARCHES ONLINE I'VE NOTICED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON IN THE E CLASS AND NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE TRIED TO RESOLVE IT THROUGH MERCEDES BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE E55 TRIM BUT NO OTHER, WHICH MAKES US WONDER WHY. WE WILL NOT DRIVE IT UNTIL IT GETS FIXED (AS OF TODAY IT HAS NOT BEEN ) BECAUSE WE FEEL IT IS NOT SAFE FOR OUR FAMILY TO HAVE A POOL OF GAS WITH ELECTRICAL WIRES RIGHT BENEATH OUR SEATS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10481218,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/18/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"10/20/2012","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"MY 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E-320 BEGAN EMITTING A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN 2010 AND WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP (SCHUMACHER MERCEDES IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA) FOR INSPECTION WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE LEFT SENDER PRESSURE SENSOR AND TANK FITTINGS.  THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES AT THIS TIME AND WAS OUTSIDE OF THE INITIAL WARRANTY SO THE $2,500 REPAIR WAS UNDERTAKEN.  APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS LATER AND 40,000 MILES LATER, THE SAME SYMPTOMS RETURNED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION.  IT WAS DETERMINED ONCE AGAIN THAT THE SAME PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING AND THE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS WERE LEAKING FUEL AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.  THE COST FOR THIS REPAIR WAS ESTIMATED TO BE $1,200 AND THIS TIME THE REPAIR WAS REJECTED.  THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT.  THE VEHICLE HAD ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED BY THE DEALERSHIP SINCE THE BEGINNING AND APPARENTLY THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLS ISSUED THAT WE WERE AWARE OF FOR THESE MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS.    I HAVE CONTACTED MERCEDES CORPORATE OFFICE AND THEY OPENED UP AN INVESTIGATION ONLY TO DETERMINE THAT THE DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLES BUT NEITHER PARTY WAS WILLING TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECT AND NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WOULD BE AVAILABLE OR COMMISSIONED FOR ME.   THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A COMMON ISSUE OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR ANY CAR, LET ALONE A MERCEDES BENZ.  IF SOMETHING DOES NOT GET RECTIFIED WITH THIS EPIDEMIC MALFUNCTION OF THESE VEHICLES, IT COULD LEAD TO A MAJOR ACCIDENT OR EVEN DEATH.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10481239,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/19/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"10/20/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J64A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"(NHTSA ACTION# PE12001)  FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND FROM FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY DUE TO CRACKING FLANGE ASSEMBLY.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10481155,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/18/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"10/19/2012","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR ONCE THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AS THE FUEL TANK BEING CRACKED DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RELEASE A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND THEN ADVISED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,523 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,190.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10480873,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/28/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"10/17/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"PLEASE REFERENCE THE NHTSA ACTION# PE12001.    I FILLED THE TANK UNTIL THE PUMP SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY AND DID NOT ADD ANY ADDITIONAL FUEL BEYOND THAT. I PARKED THE CAR IN HOME GARAGE AND WAITED FOR 10 MINUTES THERE IS STRONG GASOLINE SMELL FILLED IN THE GARAGE. CHECKING AROUND THE VEHICLE NO VISIBLE LEAK UNDERNEATH. THE INTERIOR HAD A STRONG FUEL SMELL ON THE BACK SEATS.    I AM A HOUSE WIFE, TAKING MY ONE YEAR OLD BABY WITH THIS VEHICLE EVERY DAY. I AM NOT COMFORTABLE FOR MY BABY SEATING WITH STRONG FUEL SMELL ON THE BACK SEATS. HOWEVER, I WENT BACK TO THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALER, THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10480640,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/22/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"10/16/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J14A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I WALKED IN MY GARAGE AND SMELT A BAD FUEL SMELL COMING FROM MY CAR. AFTER REVIEW, I DETERMINED IT WAS MY FUEL SENDING UNIT THAT WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP AND FUEL WAS ROLLING DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF THE GAS TANK. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE TO SEE IF OTHERS WITH THE SAME VEHICLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND TO MY FINDINGS, THIS IS A NORMAL THING THAT HAPPENS WITH THESE VEHICLES. I KNOW THIS IS NOT SAFE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, SO I THOUGHT I SHOULD FILE THIS COMPLAINT. THEY SHOULD TAKE BETTER PRECAUTIONS FOR THIS NOT TO HAPPEN. NOW WE ARE STUCK HAVING TO PAY A LOT OF MONEY TO GET THIS REPLACED OR FIXED, WHEN THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ITEM ON THE CAR. I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THIS ITEM, BECAUSE IT IS UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10480660,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"10/16/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J54A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"NHTSA ACTION# PE12001. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10480163,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/15/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"10/15/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TODAY I START THE CAR AND THE CHECK ENGINE APPEARS.  I WENT TO THE DEALER AND SCAN THE CAR.  THE CODE WAS P0456 AND WE NOTICE A HARD SMELL OF FUEL.  THEN I ENTERED THE CODE IN GOOGLE AND BEGAN TO SEARCH ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND SAW THAT A FEW MEMBERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND THEY PUT A COMPLAIN ON IT.  SO IM FILLING THE SAME COMPLAINT THAT THEY DO. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10479961,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/06/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"10/12/2012","vin":"WDBUF70J24A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"CAR WAS NOT MOVING WHEN WE NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE REAR SEAT AREA, WHEN WE PULLED INTO OUR GARAGE THE ODOR WAS SO STRONG WE MOVED THE CAR TO THE OUTSIDE TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE FIRE IN OUR HOME, I CALLED THE DEALER AND THE SERVICE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY TOLD ME THAT HE THOUGHT THE GAS TANK SENDER/SENSOR WAS LEAKING AND POSSIBLY THAT BOTH SENSORS WERE LEAKING AND POSSIBLY THE TANK. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT GASOLINE COULD BE POOLING ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK CAUSING THE ODOR. HE LATER CALLED ME AND CONFIRMED THAT ALL OF THE ABOVE HAD HAPPENED AND COULD BE REPAIRED FOR APPROXIMATELY $3250.00 I ASK IF THIS WAS A RECURRING PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL HE SAID THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARNING BUT THEY HAD SEEN THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. I THEN WENT ON LINE AND FOUND A LOT OF BLOGS DESCRIBING MY PROBLEM ALMOST IDENTICALLY. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS CAR AND COULD AND PROBABLY WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND POSSIBLY DEATH TO SOME ONE RIDING IN THIS MODEL. I BELIEVE THERE IS ENOUGH EVIDENCE IN THE RECURRING BLOGS THAT MERCEDES IS QUITE AWARE OF THIS SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM AND ARE PROBABLY IGNORING THIS VERY EXPENSIVE FIX, PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE THIS COMPLAINT UNTIL SOMEONE OR SEVERAL ARE HURT OR KILLED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10478412,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"10/03/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"REFERENCE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12001.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10478442,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/05/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"10/03/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSE THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,200 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10478512,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/17/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"10/03/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THERE IS A STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR AFTER FUELING. THE ODOR WILL LAST UNTIL THE FUEL GAUGE GETS BELOW THE FULL LEVEL. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ORDERED YET. THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE A $2000 REPAIR TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND BOTH FUEL SENDERS. I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO WAIT FOR A RECALL TO FIX THIS ISSUE CAUSED BY A VIOLATION OF SAFETY AND EPA LAWS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10478227,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/15/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"10/01/2012","vin":"WDBUF83J74X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I OWN 2004 MERCEDES E500 4MATIC  ONE DAY AFTER FILLING GAS TANK WITH FUEL NOTICE STRONG SMELL CAME FROM DRIVER REAR SIDE OF THE CAR.  I DROVE TO MY GARAGE AND INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM. THE SENDING FUEL UNIT LOCATED UNDER REAR SEAT DRIVERS SIDE HAS A CRACK FROM WHICH FUEL LEAKING OUT. CALLED TO MERCEDES BENZ OF USA  SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY REFUSED FIX THIS PROBLEM.   THIS IS THE SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10477466,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/07/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"09/29/2012","vin":"WDBUF70J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"CRACKED FUEL FILTER MODULE WITH LEAKING FUEL UNDER LEFT BACK SEAT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10477013,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/20/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"09/25/2012","vin":"WDBUF65J14A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E-320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION UNDER NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: PE12-001 (FUEL SYSTEM) THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10476853,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/17/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"09/24/2012","vin":"WDBUF70JX4A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL*  THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED AN OVERPOWERING ODOR OF GASOLINE FUMES IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 225,000.  UPDATED 11/1/12 *CN UPDATED 11/13/2012 *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10476592,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/20/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"09/20/2012","vin":"WDBUF83J74X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THE VEHICLE HAS THE SMELL OF GAS VENTING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CONCERNED FOR PASSENGER SAFETY.  CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY MEETING OR COMPLYING WITH EPA REGULATIONS CONCERNING PROPER EMISSIONS OF FUEL VENTILATION AND HAS GROSS PRODUCT SAFETY ISSUE CONCERNING PASSENGER(S) INSIDE THE VEHICLE.    THE FUELING SYSTEM IS VENTING IMPROPERLY AND FUEL SENDER IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY.  CAR HAS NEVER HAD PROBLEM UNTIL CURRENT DATE OF FILING.    AWARE OF CURRENT MERCEDES CORPORATE LEGAL RESPONSE TO YOUR ENQUIRE HOWEVER THE SYSTEM HAS NEVER BEEN WORKED ON (BY MERCEDES DEALER) NOR IS THIS JUST A MINOR ISSUE WITH LOW VEHICLE COUNT.      PLEASE PROTECT ME AND MY FAMILY CONCERNING THIS ISSUE!    [XXX]    INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10475975,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/19/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"09/19/2012","vin":"WDBUF83J44X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK. MERCEDES BENZ DEALER FOUND THE ISSUE ASSOCIATED TO LEFT SIDE FUEL SENDING UNIT, WHICH SEEM TO BE A RECURRENT ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL IN MERCEDES. DEALER REQUIRES $875.34 TO FIX THE ISSUE. I HAVE CONTACTED MBUSA TO SEE IF THEY CAN HELP WITH THIS REPAIR. IN 2008 THERE WAS A VOLUNTARY RECALL #2008-020001,ON SOME E AND CLS CLASS FOR 03-06 VEHICLES, HOWEVER I WAS TOLD MY CAR VIN IS NOT PART OF THIS RECALL. WEB FORUMS OF MERCEDES BENZ OWNERS ARE FILLED WITH SAME COMPLAINT FOR ALL E CLASS MODELS WITH CHASSIS W211. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS AN OPEN NHTSA CASE PE12-001 THAT MAY BE RELATED TO MY COMPLAINT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION.  THIS IS MY SECOND MERCEDES W211 MODEL VEHICLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10475497,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/05/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"09/15/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J34A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FUEL PUMP LEAKS ON THE TOP OF THE ASSEMBLY.   SMELL OF GAS INSIDE CABIN AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE   REMOVED REAR SEAT AND OPENED FUEL PUMP COVERS REVEALED GASOLINE POOLING ON TOP OF PUMPS.  SEEMS TO BE DUE TO CRACKS ON THE TOP OF ASSEMBLY.  MANY 2003-2006 MERCEDES E CLASS HAVE THIS ISSUE   MINE HAVE BEEN CHANGED ONCE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS . *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10475339,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/20/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"09/13/2012","vin":"WDBUF70J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E-500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE EMITTED THE SMELL OF GASOLINE FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 82,838.   UPDATED 10/10/12 *CN    THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER FOUND GASOLINE LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE REAR SEATS AND PUDDLING. UPDATED 10/10/2012 *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10474378,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/17/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"09/09/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J84A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"LEAK FROM THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS CAR WITH MANY COMPLAINTS TO THE NHTSA. MERCEDES WANTS CLOSE TO $2000 FOR REPAIR THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT INCLUDING FUEL TANK AND SENDING UNITS. AS MY CHILDREN'S CAR SEAT IS ABOVE THIS GAS LEAK, THIS POSES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10473234,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/29/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"09/01/2012","vin":"WDBUF70J14A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"THERE IS A SMELL OF GAS FUMES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR.  WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, LIQUID GAS CAN BE SEEN RUNNING FROM THE TOPSIDE OF THE TANK, TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE FUEL PUMP.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10472481,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/23/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"08/26/2012","vin":"WDBUF65JX4A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING UP FUEL, BUT NOT TOPPING OFF, THERE IS A VERY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN THE CABIN. AFTER EVALUATION THE FUEL SENDING UNIT IS LEAKING SEVERELY AND THE SEAL SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAKING. ONLY 76,400 MILES ON A 2004 E320 DEALER QUOTED $2500 FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE SENDING UNIT, NEW SEALS AND NEW FUEL TANK.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10472417,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"08/24/2012","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHENEVER I FILL UP MY GAS TANK, I GET A VERY STRONG GAS ODOR IN THE CAR. ITS VERY STRONG IN THE BACK SEAT AND AROUND THE REAR DRIVER WHEEL ON THE OUTSIDE. IT GOES AWAY ONCE MY TANK GETS TO 3/4 FULL APPROXIMATELY. MY KIDS ARE IN THE BACKSEAT IN THEIR CAR SEATS, INHALING THESE FUMES. NOW MY WIFE IS PREGNANT, AND SHE INHALES THESE FUMES TOO. THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE AN ARM AND A LEG. I NEED HELP.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10471775,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/02/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"08/21/2012","vin":"WDBUF76JX4A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHEN FILLING UP MY VEHICLE WITH FUEL I HAVE NOTICED THAT FOR THE FIRST FEW DAYS THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR. I WORK IN THE AUTOMOTIVE FIELD BY TRADE AND UPON SHORT INVESTIGATION I HAVE NOTICED THAT RAW FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AND POOLING UP UNDER THE BACK SEATS WHERE THE ACCESS PANELS ARE LOCATED. THIS RAW FUEL CAN AND WILL DRIP ONTO A HOT EXHAUST PIPE CREATING A NOT ONLY DANGEROUS BUT POTENTIALLY FATAL SCENARIO. I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO KEEP THE FUEL LEVEL AT HALF FULL TO PREVENT ANY SPILL OVER OUTSIDE THE CAR AND INTO THE CABIN. WHAT  I HAVE READ ON ENTHUSIAST SITES I AM ONE OF HUNDREDS THAT HAVE CLAIMED THIS SAME ISSUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10470856,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/14/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"08/16/2012","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"FUEL SENDER LEAKING. FILLED GAS TANK, DROVE ON FREEWAY FOR APPROX 120 MILES. ARRIVED AT DESTINATION TO FIND THAT THE REAR SEAT CUSHION IS WARM TO THE TOUCH - LIFTED UP REAR SEAT FOAM CUSHION, FOUND THAT THE METAL UNDERNEATH IS TOO HOT TO TOUCH WITH BARE HANDS. REMOVED ACCESS COVER TO FUEL SENDER, FOUND FUEL LEAKAGE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10470698,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/02/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"08/15/2012","vin":"WDBUF70J24A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL IN MY GARAGE AND INSIDE MY VEHICLE.  ALSO NOTICED THAT MY LEFT REAR PASSENGER SEAT WAS DISCOLORED WITH DARK YELLOW STAINING.  CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON CAR AND TOOK TO LOCAL MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER TO CHECK PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT HAD FAILED AND THAT RAW FUEL WAS LEAKING IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUSING THE GASOLINE ODOR AND STAINING TO UPHOLSTERY.  WAS STRONGLY URGED BY SERVICE ADVISOR AT MERCEDES-BENZ TO REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT \"ANYTIME YOU'RE LEAKING FUEL THAT'S A SAFETY ISSUE\".  HAD SENDING UNIT REPLACED AS ADVISED AND WAS TOLD TO KEEP WINDOWS DOWN TO AIR THE CAR OF GASOLINE FUMES.  MERCEDES- BENZ ATTEMPTED TO CLEAN UPHOLSTERY HOWEVER THIS WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AND WILL LIKELY NEED TO BE REPLACED.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10470263,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"08/11/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J54A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK WITH FUEL ( 91 OCTANE GAS), THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF SAID GASOLINE.  WHEN I PARK IT IN MY CLOSED GARAGE, THE SMELL IS STRONG ENOUGH THAT I'M AFRAID A SPARK FROM THE WATER HEATER, OR EVEN THE ELECTRIC MOTOR THAT OPENS THE GARAGE COULD TRIGGER AN EXPLOSION.  SIMPLY OPENING THE DOOR THAT LEADS FROM THE GARAGE TO THE HOUSE, FILLS MUCH OF THE IN HOUSE AREA WITH THE SMELL OF GASOLINE.  DRIVING IS ALSO A CONCERN, DUE TO THE FACT THAT I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE GAS IS LEAKING FROM, (OTHER THAN SOMEWHERE ON THE GAS TANK) OR IF IT COULD DRIP ON A HOT PART OR COME IN CONTACT WITH AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT.  ONCE THE FUEL TANK IS BELOW 2/3, THE ODOR DROPS SIGNIFICANTLY.    NOTE: I HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR WAS ONE YEAR OLD AND, AFTER 5 TRIES BY THE DEALER, WAS FINALLY DIAGNOSED AND FIXED UNDER WARRANTY.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10470194,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/11/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"08/10/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING THE TANK TO MORE THAN 3/4 FULL, GAS LEAKS OUT FROM TANK INTO THE CABIN UNDER THE REAR SEAT.  THE CAR FILLS WITH GAS FUMES.  THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON W211 MODELS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10469732,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/16/2007","dateComplaintFiled":"08/08/2012","vin":"WDBUF82J24X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FUELING UP COMPLETELY, THERE WAS A STRONG RAW GASOLINE SMELL IN MY GARAGE.  IT WAS COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL.  THIS IS THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF WHERE THE FUEL FILL CAP IS!  THERE WERE NO VISIBLE PUDDLES ON MY FLOOR, BUT IT SMELLED AS IF THERE SHOULD BE.  THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR A LITTLE BIT, HOWEVER, IT DOES THIS NOW EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE CAR AND IT IS HOT OUTSIDE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10469035,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/11/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"08/02/2012","vin":"WDBUF83J34X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"STRONG FUEL SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CAR AFTER REFUELING.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10468809,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/05/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/01/2012","vin":"WDBUF83J74X","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING MY CAR WITH GAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IS PRESENT. YOU SMELL THE ODOR FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. AFTER THE GAS GOES BELOW ABOUT 3/4 OF A TANK THE SMELL IS NO LONGER PRESENT. I HAVE READ SEVERAL ONLINE COMPLAINTS OF OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10467522,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/10/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"07/24/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J14A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"I CAME OUT TO MY GARAGE ONE MORNING TO FIND A MY CAR WREAKING OF FUEL. I DECIDED TO DRIVE THE CAR AROUND FOR A FEW TO SEE IF IT THE PUNGENT ODOR WOULD GO DISSIPATE ALTOGETHER. DURING THIS TIME, I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC TO LET HIM DO A QUICK ONCE-OVER BEFORE HE LEFT FOR THE DAY. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING ONTO MY EXHAUST. BEING THAT HE DIDN'T HAVE THE TOOLS AND WHATNOT TO REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT, I HAD IT TOWED TO MERCEDES BENZ. I WAS NOT GOING TO LET MY GIRLFRIEND DRIVE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. NO WAY, NO HOW. SKYLAND AUTOMOTIVE(MY LOCAL MECEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP) FOUND A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER MY BACK SEAT. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL SENDING UNIT PARTIALLY UNDER MY THIRD PARTY WARRANTY. I, HOWEVER, HAD TO PAY ROUGHLY $500 OUT OF POCKET. I HAVE HEARD OF THIS ISSUE HAPPENING ON MANY W211 E CLASS CARS,  IT HAS HAPPENED TO SOME MORE THAN ONCE. I'M AT 7X,XXX MILES NOW AND DEFINITELY DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN. FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND IS BAD ENOUGH, BUT LEAKING ONTO MY EXHAUST ISN'T TO BE TOLERATED. IT'S DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS.     [XXX]    INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10467539,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/24/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"07/24/2012","vin":"","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"EVERYTIME I FILL MY CAR WITH GAS THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE CAR. I TOOK THE BACK SEAT OUT AND THERE IS A POOL OF FUEL THERE AS WELL AS UNDER THE CAR. I DON'T EVER FILL MY CAR UP MORE THAN 3/4 A TANK OTHERWISE THE FUEL LEAKS INTO THE CABIN AND GIVES ME A STRONG ODOR. PLEASE HELP!!! *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10467007,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/09/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"07/23/2012","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"THE CAR LOWERED TO AN UNACCEPTABLE POINT TO WHERE THE CAR IS A VERY ROUGH RIDE AND ANY BUMP IS HIT HARD.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10467117,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"07/23/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J04A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12001    BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED 05/2012 WITH 95,000 MILES.    THE VEHICLE HAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FROM REAR SEAT AREA, STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, ALSO IF LEFT OVERNIGHT IN CLOSED GARAGE (WITH FUEL TANK FULL), GARAGE SMELLS OF GAS.    I HAVE REMOVED THE METAL FUEL SENDER ACCESS COVER UNDER THE REAR SEAT AND FOUND A POOL OF GAS, APPROX 20Z AROUND THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR (HAVE PHOTOS OF THIS).  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10467120,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/20/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"07/23/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J04A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"REFERENCE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12001    AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK, A SMELL OF GAS WAS NOTICED IN THE GARAGE. UPON BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE ONTO MY SLOPED DRIVEWAY, GAS WAS OBSERVED TO BE LEAKING FROM UNDER THE CAR ONTO MY DRIVEWAY AND STREET. AFTER ABOUT 50 MILES OF DRIVING, THE SMELL OF GAS NO LONGER WAS PRESENT AND NO LEAK WAS NOTICED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10463533,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/04/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"06/29/2012","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP WOULD ILLUMINATE AND FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. AS A RESULT, THE FILLER NECK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE INSPECTED THOROUGHLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,500.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10459324,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/15/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"05/22/2012","vin":"WDBUF65J64A","components":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","summary":"AFTER FILLING THE TANK THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE THE CABIN AND ABOVE THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. THE FUEL VAPORS SATURATE THE GARAGE SPACE AND ALSO ENTER THE HOUSE ENVIRONMENT. THE FUEL LEAKS FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200 CC OF GASOLINE POOLED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE SENDING UNIT. THIS FUEL EVAPORATES THROUGH THE CABIN AND OUSIDE THROUGH THE SPACE OF THE REAR LEFT WHEEL. THE CAR, MY FAMILY, AND MY HOUSE IS AT THE RISK OF FIRE AND GASOLINE EXPLOSION. THE MB AUTHORIZED DEALER DECLINED TO REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE THIS SERIOUS MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE REPAIR COST IS APPROXIMATELY $2400 WHICH INCLUDES REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK AND THE SENDING UNITS.  *TT","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10459018,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/18/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"05/19/2012","vin":"WDBUF70J74A","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"WHILE DRIVING MY E CLASS HOME FROM WORK MY INSTRUMENT PANEL LIT UP AND DISPLAYED \"VEHICLE LOW DON'T DRIVE\". I WAS AT THE ENTRANCE WAY TO MY HOME AND PROCEEDED TO MY GARAGE. UPON GETTING OUT OF MY VEHICLE, THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FENDER WAS LOWERED DOWN TO THE TOP OF THE TIRE. I REALIZED THAT THIS WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE AIR MATIC STRUT ASSEMBLY; WHICH IS A COSTLY REPAIR. MY RIGHT SIDE WENT OUT AT 88,000 MILES. MERCEDES SHOULD ON UP TO THE FLAWS IN THIS SYSTEM AND FIND A CHEAPER FIX FOR THE VEHICLE OWNERS. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS MATTER I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MERCEDES.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10456286,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/15/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"04/24/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J04A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"STARTED SMELLING GAS AFTER FILLING UP AND EVENTUALLY FOUND THAT THE FUEL SENDER/HOSE WAS LEAKING FUEL. FUEL WAS ALSO LEAKING AND PUDDLING UP AROUND THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL SENDER.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10455695,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/12/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"04/18/2012","vin":"WDBUF70JX4A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"STRONG GAS ODOR FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL AREA AFTER FILLING TANK FULLY. STOPS LEAKING FUEL WHEN TANK REACHES ABOUT 3/4 FULL.     *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10455099,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/10/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"04/13/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J84A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE CAR. IT SEEMS THE FUEL SENDING UNIT MAYBE LEAKING AND THE FUEL TANK IS CRACKED/LEAKING.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10454625,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"04/09/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J64A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"AFTER REFUELING VEHICLE, I NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF RAW GASOLINE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE EMANATING FROM THE REAR SEAT AREA. IN JULY, 2011, A MERCEDES DEALERSHIP DETERMINED TWO SENDING UNITS LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SEAT WERE LEAKING, NECESSITATING THEIR REPLACEMENT.  THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE WAS NO MENTION OF ANY RECALL OR SERVICE CAMPAIGN RELATIVE TO THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO ME WAS $2000.00.  JUST LAST WEEK, ON APRIL 6, 2012 THE SAME EVENT OCCURRED WHEREIN I REFUELED THE VEHICLE AND, AGAIN, NOTICED THE SAME GAS ODOR.  THIS TIME I ALSO NOTICED FUEL HAD SPILLED ON THE PAVEMENT IN THE VICINITY OF THE RIGHT REAR PORTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER THAT MADE THE ORIGINAL REPAIRS AND I AM AWAITING THEIR ASSESSMENT OF THE PROBLEM. THIS RECURRENCE HAPPENED JUST NINE MONTHS AND 6,000 MILES AFTER THE PREVIOUS REPAIR. IN THE INTERIM, I BECAME AWARE OF A 2008 RECALL INVOLVING A FUEL LEAK ON MY MODEL VEHICLE. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALER TO DETERMINE IF THE JULY, 2011 REPAIR SHOULD HAVE, IN FACT, BEEN COVERED BY THE RECALL CAMPAIGN.  I HAVE ALSO SINCE LEARNED THAT NUMEROUS OWNERS OF MY TYPE VEHICLE HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR GAS LEAKS LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THIS IS A WIDESPREAD, FREQUENT PROBLEM WHICH HAS SERIOUS RAMIFICATIONS REGARDING PERSONAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE MANUFACTURER APPEARS TO HAVE IMPROPERLY DESIGNED A PART OR SERIES OF PARTS THAT EITHER ALONE OR IN COMBINATION FAIL RESULTING IN A HAZARDOUS FUEL LEAK.  GIVEN THE RECURRENCE OF THE LEAK IN MY CASE IN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, IT APPEARS THE REMEDIAL ACTION IS INEFFECTIVE IN SOLVING THE GAS LEAK PROBLEM.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10453271,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/02/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"03/27/2012","vin":"WDBUF70J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE ALSO EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS COLLECTING UNDER THE REAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,945.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10452809,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/23/2012","vin":"WDBUF65J14A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10452657,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/22/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/22/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J94A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"WHILE CHECKING  THE REAR BRAKES WE SMELLED GAS AT THE RIGHT REAR CORNER OF CAR.  INVESTIGATED AND FOUND STAINS ON THE UNDERBODY IN THE GAS TANK AREA.  YOUR WEBSITE INDICATES THAT YOU ARE IN THE PROCESS OF GATHERING INFORMATION ON THIS SUBJECT AND MAY ISSUE A RECALL NOTICE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10452702,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/24/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"03/22/2012","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12001    BEGAN SMELLING FUEL COMING FROM REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AREA (UNDER REAR SEAT) ONCE FUEL TANK WAS FULLY FILLED UP. THE SMELL WOULD PERSIST UNTIL A LITTLE ABOVE 3/4'S OF THE TANK REMAINING. ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER, WHEN TRYING TO FILL TANK UP ALL THE WAY, GAS PUMP WOULD CLICK OFF BEFORE FILLING UP (WITH ABOUT 2 OR 3 GALLONS STILL EMPTY IN THE TANK). BEGINNING OF MARCH, THE CHECK FUEL CAP WARNING WOULD COME ON IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. FUEL CAP WAS REPLACED AND STILL SAME ERROR SHOWS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10452295,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/31/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"03/19/2012","vin":"WDBUF70J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"CONSTANT FUEL LEAK, WITH FUEL VAPORS THAT CAN BE SMELLED OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE CAR. THE LEAK IS WORSE AFTER FUELING THE CAR. THERE IS A CONSTANT FUEL SMELL INSIDE THE CAR.    *JS","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10451510,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/10/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/13/2012","vin":"WDBUF70J24A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"GAS ODOR BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN TANK IS FILLED TO MAXIMUM CAPACITY.  ODOR LINGERS UNTIL TANK IS ABOUT HALF EMPTY.  INSPECTED FUEL PUMP/FILTER LOCATED UNDER REAR DRIVERS SIDE SEAT AND DISCOVERED GAS LEAKAGE/PUDDLE.  GAS LEAK IS WITHIN A COUPLE OF CENTIMETERS FROM TWO ELECTRICAL CABLE CONNECTIONS ATTACHED TO FUEL PUMP/FILTER - AN IMMINENT FIRE HAZARD.  PREVAILING FUMES ARE HAZARDOUS TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS, ESPECIALLY SMALL CHILDREN, AND MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS WHILE DRIVING OR LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10451149,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/10/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/12/2012","vin":"WDBUF82J64X","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"BRAKES FAILED AT 70 MPH.  \"BRAKES WARNING\" SBC FAILED.  PULL OVER VEHICLE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10450274,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/03/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"03/05/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J24A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"AFTER FILLING THE CAR UP THERE WAS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE CAR. IT WAS SO STRONG THAT WE HAD TO ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN TO HELP THE SMELL GO AWAY BUT IT WAS STILL VERY STRONG. AFTER DRIVING HOME AND PARKING THE CAR (2 MILE TRIP HOME) THERE WAS A SMALL PUDDLE OF GAS ON THE DRIVEWAY FLOOR ABOUT 2-3 HOURS AFTER PARKING THE CAR. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY AND WAS TOLD THE THERE WAS GAS COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FUEL PUMP AND THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. THEY REPLACE THE O-RING AND A COUPLE OF FUEL LINES AND SAID THAT I MAY NEED TO HAVE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK,PUMPS AND 2 OF THE FUEL LINES REPLACED IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY KNOW THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM BUT THERE IS NO RECALL AND I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE OUT OF POCKET AND THE COST WOULD BE $2500-$3000. HOW IS A FUEL LEAK THAT IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT FROM MERCEDES AND HAS AFFECTED 1000'S OF VEHICLES NOT A RECALL? I DID A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS AND HAVE FOUND MANY CLAIMS OF THIS ON MERCEDES FORUM'S SO THIS ISN'T AN ISOLATED INCIDENT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10450038,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"03/02/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J54A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FUEL SENDING UNIT IS LEAKING, THERE IS A HEAVY FUEL SMELL INSIDE THE CAR.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10450043,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/10/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"03/02/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FUEL SENDER UNIT LEAKED INTO THE TOP OF THE PUMP AREA CAUSING A SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE CAR. SENDER UNIT WAS REPAIRED BUT SMELL REMAINED. SENDER AND PUMP UNIT WERE REPLACED AND AFTER 14 MONTHS THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IS BACK ALONG WITH POOLING ON THE TOP OF THE PUMP AREA. WHEN FILLING THE CAR AT THE GAS STATION THERE IS SOMETIMES A SMALL PUDDLE OF GAS UNDER THE REAR FILLER AREA WHEN DONE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10450058,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/25/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"03/02/2012","vin":"WDBUF76JX4A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"I HAVE A 2004 MERCEDES AMG E55. I PURCHASED THE CAR SECOND HAND FROM MY NEIGHBOR AT +/-33,000 MILES. ONE WEEK OF OWNERSHIP, I GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I HAD ACCESS TO A OBD2 SCANNER AND GOT THE CODE FOR EVAP ERROR. I STORED THE CAR OVERNIGHT IN MY GARAGE AND WOKE UP THE FOLLOWING MORNING WHERE THE WHOLE HOUSE REEKED OF FUEL. I HAD RECENTLY FILLED UP THE NIGHT BEFORE.     BEING FAMILIAR WITH THIS MERCEDES VEHICLE  I WENT OVER THE FUEL SYSTEM  FROM GAS SPOUT TO GAS TANK. THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM INSIDE THE CAR UNDER THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER SEAT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION AND REMOVAL OF THE SEAT,ACCESS PANEL. I COULD SEE GASOLINE PUDDLING UP ON TOP OF THE FUEL SENDER. I GOT SOME PAPER TOWELS AND DRIED IT. THAT MORNING I BOUGHT A NEW GASKET SEAL FROM THE DEALER TO TRY AND ISOLATE THE PROBLEM. THAT DID NOT HELP...NEXT GAS FILL UP THE CAR CONTINUE TO SMELL LIKE FUEL INSIDE THE CABIN. I TOOK IT TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED THE SMOKE TEST TO SEE WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM AND SURE ENOUGH IT WAS FROM THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK WHERE IT MET THE FUEL SENDER.    UPON TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALER, I'VE BEEN TOLD I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE GAS TANK, FUEL PUMP, FUEL SENDER AND FITTINGS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER WANTS ME TO PAY OUT OF POCKET THE ENTIRE COST WHICH IS ABOUT $3,000. THERE STILL IS A EMISSIONS WARRANTY ON THE CAR WHICH IS GOOD UP TO 8 YEARS OR 80,000 MILES WHICH THEY WILL NOT HONOR AS THEY FEEL THIS ISSUE DOESN'T QUALIFY. THEY HAVE JUST LAUGHED AT THE SITUATION AND TRIED TO DOWNPLAY IT. A LOT OF CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN FORCED TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO COVER THIS REPAIR AS THEY TRANSPORT THEIR KIDS IN THIS CAR AND THAT IS VERY IMPORTANT.      TO PREVENT ANY FURTHER LEAKING, I ONLY FILL MY CAR WITH GAS HALFWAY AND HAVE RESET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH MY SCANNER.    THANK YOU.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10450075,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/28/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"03/02/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J04A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"MY 2004 E55 AMG WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AFTER DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. WHEN RETURNING TO THE GARAGE ABOUT 45 MINUTES LATER I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THE GARAGE WAS CONSUMED WITH GAS FUMES. I BACKED THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE ONLY TO FIND THAT A 1/4 TANK OR SO OF GAS HAD SPILLED ON THE FLOOR. HESITANT TO LEAVE THE CAR IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT, I DROVE THE CAR 10 MINUTES DOWN THE ROAD TO MY LOCAL MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER FOR INSPECTION. (I THOUGHT IT BEST NOT TO WAIT UNTIL MORNING, AS HOT EXHAUST PIPE AND GAS SPILL WAS NOT SOMETHING I AM COMFORTABLE WITH.) I FOUND THAT MANY VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE AND THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON OF MY MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. AFTER READING MANY SAFETY CONCERNS AND EVEN HAVING MY OWN CONCERNS NOW OF DRIVING THE CAR, I DECIDED TO WRITE THIS FORMAL COMPLAINT. EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR, THE CAR SMELLS OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. STILL HESITANT TO PARK IN THE GARAGE, I AM KEEPING THE CAR OUTSIDE UNTIL IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED SAFE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10450082,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/01/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"03/02/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J54A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FUEL TANK LEAKS FUEL ONTO THE GROUND VIA THE EXTERNAL INTER TANK TRANSFER HOSE ON THE TOP OF THE TANK. TO REPAIR THIS MERCEDES HAS TO REPLACE THE TANK WHICH REQUIRES A COMPLETE TEARDOWN OF THE REAR SUSPENSION AND REAR SUBFRAME. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR THIS ISSUE 5 TIMES, ANY TIME THE TANK WAS GREATER THAN HALF FULL IT WOULD LEAK A SIGNIFICANT (A PUDDLE FORMED) AMOUNT OF FUEL ON THE GROUND. MERCEDES BENZ DID NOT WARRANTY THIS ISSUE STATING THAT THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS ISSUE AND IT WAS A ONE TIME THING, EVEN THOUGH THEY \"REPAIRED\" IT FIVE TIMES.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10450085,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/12/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"03/02/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"STARTED SMELLING GAS AFTER FILLING UP AND EVENTUALLY FOUND THAT THE FUEL SENDER/HOSE WAS SPRAYING FUEL ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR/REAR SEAT.  AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM I FOUND THAT FUEL LEAKS COMING FROM AND AROUND THE TANK ARE VERY COMMON AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL YEARS AGO TO REINFORCE THE SENDER/HOSE.  FUEL WAS ALSO LEAKING AND PUDDLING UP AROUND THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL SENDER.  THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN/PART FLAW AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS IT HAPPENS REPEATEDLY TO MANY PEOPLE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10450013,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/24/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"03/01/2012","vin":"WDBUF76J04A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"WHEN YOU FILLED THE TANK UP AT ANY TIME, THERE WOULD BE A HORRENDOUS RAW FUEL SMELL UNTIL THE FUEL LEVEL DROPPED OFF OF FULL. IT WAS SO BAD I HAD TO PARK THE CAR OUTSIDE INSTEAD OF IN THE GARAGE FOR FEAR OF A FIRE STARTING AND A SUBSEQUENT EXPLOSION. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND I HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE DEDUCTIBLE WAS $200. THEY ENDED UP HAVING TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND ALL RELATED ITEMS TO AN UPDATED MODEL TO GET RID OF THE PROBLEM. I AM STILL OUT THE $200 DEDUCTIBLE FOR MY EXTENDED WARRANTY.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10446861,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/04/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"02/06/2012","vin":"","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REDUCED BRAKING AFFECT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V133000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), BUT WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE PUMP HAVING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.  THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10446099,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/25/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"02/01/2012","vin":"WDBUF65J64A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN A WARNING MESSAGE FLASHED ACROSS MY INSTRUMENT PANEL TO STOP MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY.  AT THE SAME TIME THE TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP.  I TRIED TO ENGAGE MY BRAKES, BUT THEY FAILED AND I HAD TO SWERVE INTO THE NEXT LANE TO AVOID REAR ENDING AN SUV.  I WAS ABLE TO WORK MY WAY OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND COAST TO A STOP.  I WAS TOLD BY THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALER THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE, BUT THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON A SPECIFIC BRAKE PART.  IF THE DEALER DETERMINES THAT THIS PARTICULAR BRAKE PART IS TO BLAME FOR THE FAILURE, MERCEDES WILL COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR.  I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND A RECALL NOTICE ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE (NHTSA RECALL # 04V-296) THAT APPEARS TO INCLUDE MY VEHICLE.  I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY A DEFECT, THIS SERIOUS, WOULD NOT WARRANT A RECALL THAT OWNERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF.  THE OUTCOME OF THIS BRAKE FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN VERY TRAGIC.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10442586,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/04/2012","dateComplaintFiled":"01/05/2012","vin":"WDBUF65J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"AFTER REFUELING AND FILLING THE FUEL TANK, A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE EMITS FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR AND INSIDE THE CAR.  AFTER CHECKING ONLINE, PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS OF FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT SEAL FAILURE CAUSING POOLING OF GASOLINE AROUND THE SENDING UNIT NEXT TO ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND DIRECTLY UNDER THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER SEAT.  I REMOVED THE REAR SEAT AND ACCESS PANEL TO THE SENDING UNIT AND DISCOVERED POOLED GASOLINE AROUND THE SENDING UNIT.  THE SENDING UNIT APPEARED TIGHT.  I DID NOT NOTICE ANY CUTS OR FAILURE TO THE HOSE, JUST AROUND THE SENDING UNIT ITSELF.    MY LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER CLAIMED THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR THIS CONDITION, EVEN THOUGH THERE APPEAR TO BE MANY COMPLAINTS.  THE DEALER ALSO TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO BRING MY CAR IN TO BE INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC TO TRULY DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10439711,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"12/13/2011","vin":"WDBUH82JX4X","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE SEAL RING ON THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS AGAIN TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,830.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10438200,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/17/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"12/03/2011","vin":"WDBUH82J04X","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"2004 E320 4MATIC WAGON.  ENGINE STALLED WHILE MERGING TO I-65 SB. VEHICLE WAS 7QT LOW ON OIL. VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL DIPSTICK TO CHECK OIL. VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH FLEXIBLE SERVICE SYSTEM THAT MONITORS OIL LEVEL, CONDUCTIVITY, TEMP, PRESSURE. OWNERS MANUAL SHOWS THAT IF ANY PARAMETERS ARE OUTSIDE NORMAL, OR IN THE CASE OF SENSOR/SYSTEM FAILURE, A RED WARNING WOULD APPEAR ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO INSTRUCT THE DRIVER TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. NO WARNING WAS DISPLAYED. DEALERSHIP STATES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO COMMUNICATE WITH CENTRAL COMPUTER DUE TO A SOFTWARE ISSUE.  ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. REQUESTED MERCEDES BENZ TO REPLACE ENGINE AND ASSIGN ENGINEERING TEAM TO ADDRESS ISSUE AND ISSUE A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT FAILURE FROM HAPPENING TO OTHERS.  MERCEDES BENZ STATED THAT THEY WILL PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE.  I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE COULD ALSO FAIL TO PROVIDE OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION (BRAKE SYSTEM, AIRBAGS, ENGINE COOLING PARAMETERS) AS WELL.  AS AN ENGINEER, IN MY OPINION, THIS IS CLEARLY A DESIGN FLAW THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN EVALUATED BY A FAILURE MODE EFFECTS ANALYSIS PRIOR TO DECIDING TO REMOVE THE MANUAL DIPSTICK.  IF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COULD NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CENTRAL COMPUTER, IT SHOULD DISPLAY A WARNING TO STOP THE VEHICLE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10436932,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/04/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"11/24/2011","vin":"WDBUF76J04A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FUEL SYSTEM LEAKS AT SENDING UNIT/PUMP AFTER FUELING UP VEHICLE. FUEL SITS ON TOP OF SENDING UNIT/PUMP UNTIL FUEL TANK REACHES APPROX 3/4 OF A TANK. VEHICLE HAD CAMPAIGN(RECALL) FOR FUEL SENDER CONDUCTED IN 2008 ACCORDING TO DEALER AND MB USA. HAVE CONTACTED BOTH ABOUT THE ISSUE AND NEITHER SAY THEY'VE HEARD OF A PROBLEM. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD LOOK INTO IT BUT WOULD CHARGE A DIAGNOSTIC FEE. HAVE PICTURES OF FUEL ON OF SENDING UNIT/PUMP ALSO. AFTER FUELING VEHICLE THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE STORED IN MY GARAGE DUE TO THE VAPOR FUMES FILLING MY GARAGE AND ALSO MY HOUSE. AFTER FUELING A STRONG SMELL OF GARAGE CAN BE SMELT OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND IN THE SUMMER MONTHS SMELT INSIDE THE VEHICLE AT TIMES. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10434415,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/18/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"11/06/2011","vin":"","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"THE SRS, (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) OR \"AIR BAG\" LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CAUSED BY THE SRSCONTROL UNIT EXPERIENCING AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL FAULT. THE FAULT DISPLAYED CODE 9120. MERCEDES VEHICLES OF THIS YEAR AND MODEL ARE KNOWN TO HAVE AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS ISSUES. EVEN THOUGH MY ISSUE WASN'T THE HARNESS ITSELF, IT PRESENTS A FLAW RESULTING IN A SAFETY AND STATE INSPECTION ISSUE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10432494,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"10/23/2011","vin":"","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"I CURRENTLY DRIVE A 2004 MERCEDES E500 4MATIC WITH 78,000 MILES CURRENTLY ON IT. RECENTLY, AFTER REFUELING THE CAR I HAVE NOTICED A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. AFTER HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AFTER FILLING MY TANK ABOUT 3 TIMES I DECIDED TO DO SOME RESEARCH ON THE ISSUE. WITH NOT MUCH SEARCHING I FOUND A FLOOD OF COMPLAINTS FROM MERCEDES OWNERS CLAIMING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES. FROM WHAT I HAVE GATHERED IT SOUNDS LIKE ITS A SAFETY CONCERN AND IS A DESIGN FLAW.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10424763,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/18/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"09/12/2011","vin":"WDBUF65J04A","components":"STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES","summary":"THE INSIDE DOOR LOCK STEMS KEEP BREAKING OFF. I HAVE REPLACED THEM WITH NON MERCEDES PARTS. THE ONES I PURCHASED DON'T FIT VERY WELL BUT THE ONES FROM MERCEDES DON'T HOLD UP. THEY KEEP BREAKING.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10424525,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/19/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"09/09/2011","vin":"WDBUF76J34A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN","summary":"MELT BROKEN GAS TANK, FUEL LEAK:  * DRIVE SHAFT HAS SIGN OF RUBBING THE HEAT SHIELD  * BURNED/MELTED RUBBER TUBE THAT COVERS THE METAL EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE (PASSENGER SIDE)  * BURNED/MELTED HEAT SHIELD NEAR DRIVE SHAFT (PASSENGER SIDE)   * BURNED/MELTED GAS TANK (PASSENGER SIDE) THAT HAD A HOLE AND CAUSED MASSIVE FUEL LEAK.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10422357,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/15/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"08/29/2011","vin":"WDBUH82JX4X","components":"VISIBILITY","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN SEVERE RAINY CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE UPON ENGAGING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING WITH EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITY. WHEN THE DESTINATION WAS REACHED, THE CONTACT REALIZED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH WAS FAULTY AND HE REMOVED IT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10421689,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/15/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"08/27/2011","vin":"WDBUF76J04A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER","summary":"FUEL LEAKING FROM SENDER UNIT FUEL ALL AROUND RIM OF SENDER UNIT EVERY TIME CAR IS CRANKED TO START FUEL SQUIRTS OUT LONG CRANKS LOW PRESSURE IN LINE WONT LET CAR TURN ON SOME TIMES THE MORE YOU CRANK THE MORE FUEL SPILLS VERY DANGEROUS SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS  $50,000 MERCEDES BENZ SHOULD HAVE SUCH A PROBLEM ARENT THEY THE SAFEST CARS ON THE PLANET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  *TT","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10416768,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"08/02/2011","vin":"WDBUF65J94A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE EMANATES FROM CAR AFTER FILLING IT UP WITH GASOLINE.  HAD A MECHANIC TROUBLE SHOOT AND IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE A LEAK IN THE FUEL SENSOR WHICH WAS CAUSING GASOLINE TO PUDDLE ON TOP OF FUEL TANK UNDERNEATH THE BACK SEAT OF THE AUTOMOBILE.  *KB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10416557,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"08/01/2011","vin":"WDBUH83J24X","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF FRONT LEFT SUSPENSION STRUT ON A 2004 MERCEDES E500 STATION WAGON. THE CAR HAS AN AIR RIDE SYSTEM WHICH MAINTAINS THE RIGHT HEIGHT OF ALL FOUR CORNERS OF THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY BY MERCEDES SINCE PURCHASE. THE AIR BLADDER INSIDE THE STRUT BLEW OUT WHILE PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOME. THIS RESULTED IN THE RIDE HEIGHT OF THE FRONT OF THE CAR DROPPING IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT WARNING TO THE POINT WHERE THE FRAME WAS BARELY 2\" ABOVE THE PAVEMENT. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT SPEED ON A ROUGH ROAD OR ONE WITH CROWN OR AN IRREGULAR SURFACE, OR IN HEAVY SNOW, THE FRAME COULD CONTACT THE GROUND CAUSING ANY NUMBER OF POSSIBLE OUTCOMES INCLUDING SEVERE CHASSIS DAMAGE AND TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL.  *KB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10414860,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/21/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"07/23/2011","vin":"WDBUF65J74A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"2004 E320 MERCEDES FUEL SMELL POSSIBLY DUE TO A RECALL ISSUE OF THE FUEL SENDER RECALL AND/OR FUEL FILLER RECALL . I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO AND NOTICED THIS SMELL YESTERDAY WHEN I FILLED UP MY GAS TANK. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN EMISSIONS  RECALL FROM MERCEDES ABOUT THESE ISSUES. I AM SCARED THAT THE RECALL PART IS LEAKING FUEL AND WILL BLOW UP KILLING MY FAMILY AND I.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10412369,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/14/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"07/14/2011","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FUEL TANK LEAK. GARAGE IS FILLED WITH GAS SMELL. AFTER READING ON LINE, IT SEEMS THAT THOUSANDS OF OTHER MB E-CLASS (MODEL YEAR 03 - 06) ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. THIS IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD AND IN THE HOT AND HUMID VIRGINIA WEATHER, THE CAR IS A MOBILE BOMB WAITING TO GO OFF.   PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO THE ENGINEER THAT IS WORKING/LOOKING AT THE EXISTING COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10405830,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/03/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"06/10/2011","vin":"WDBUH65J84A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS BEING EXAMINED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN HE WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THERE WAS A FAILURE WITHIN THE SEAL OF THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 102,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10405103,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"06/08/2011","vin":"","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE GAS TANK *TGW  THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GAS IN THE DAYS THAT FOLLOWED.  THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER WHERE AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE FUMES WERE COMING FROM A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK, WHICH WAS A WELL- KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10405366,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/06/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"06/06/2011","vin":"WDBUF70J24A","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"MY MERCEDES E500 2004 RANDOMLY LOSES POWER AFTER COMING TO A STOP. I HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE AND STOP. I TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND BACK ON AND IT THE POWER IS OK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES OUT AFTER RESTARTING.    THIS WOULD HAPPEN ONE OR TWICE A MONTH. I ONLY HAVE 45K ON THE CAR. NOW IT'S HAPPENING QUITE OFTEN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THAN GO OUT AFTER RESTARTING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY HAVE FOUND NO TROUBLE. THEY GIVE ME THE GAS CAP , BAD GAS, ECT. TODAY  I LOST POWER TOOK IN TO THE DEALER AND NOW THEY ARE STATING A POWER TRAIN PROBLEM. I GET NERVOUS ON THE ROAD WAY WHEN I LOSE POWER BECAUSE I CAN NOT SPEED UP AND GET AWAY FROM ON COMING TRAFFIC. THE DEALER IS STATING 2 TO 5 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE REPAIR. THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 45K AND I KEEP IT IN  MINT CONDITION AND ONLY DRIVE IT ON WEEK ENDS. I SEE THAT SEVERAL E500 2004   OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM VIA AN ON LINE FORUM FOR 2004 E500.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10395388,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/10/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"04/10/2011","vin":"WDBUF76J64A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"BOTH FUEL SENDING UNITS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. FUEL WAS PUDDLING UNDER THE REAR SEATS AND WAS DRIPPING ON TO THE GROUND. BOTH SENDING UNITS WERE REPLACED AT OUR EXPENSE. OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AND MERCEDES IS NOT COOPERATING WITH STARTING A RECALL PROCESS. THIS ISSUE IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS WELL AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10395389,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/07/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"04/10/2011","vin":"WDBUF76J14A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"FUEL SENDING UNITS CRACKED ON DRIVERS SIDE CAUSING GAS TO POOL ON TOP OF SENDERS....LITERALLY SIX INCHES FROM WHERE MY THREE YEAR OLD SITS IN THE CAR.  FUEL IS POOLING ON TOP OF SENDER UNITS AND THEN DRAINING DOWN GAS TANK AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.  IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE CABIN OF VEHICLE INSIDE AND OUT SMELLS OF FUEL.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10386015,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/01/2011","dateComplaintFiled":"03/01/2011","vin":"WDBUF65J64A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E 320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND EXHIBITING AN ABNORMALLY OVERPOWERING GASOLINE FUEL ODOR. THE ODOR FILLED BOTH THE GARAGE AND THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS A FUEL LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT A CASE MANAGER WOULD RETURN THE CONTACTS CALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,716.   UPDATED 08/01/11*LJ  UPDATED 08/03/11  UPDATED 2/29/12 *CN","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10384539,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/28/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"02/25/2011","vin":"WDBUF76J74A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"2004 MERCEDES E55 AMG LEAKING FUEL AFTER EVERY FILL.  VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLING UP (STOPPED FILL BEFORE CLICK).   REPAIRED PASSENGER SIDE FUEL SENDING UNIT UNDER BACK SEAT AT MB SERVICE BUT ISSUE IS STILL OCCURRING AFTER REPAIR.  DURING A 6 OR 7 MONTH PERIOD, MERCEDES HAS TRIED TO FIX ON 5 OCCASIONS WITHOUT SUCCESS. THEY REPLACED ALL KINDS OF SENSORS IN THE ENGINE DEPT AND HAD THE CAR FOR OVER A MONTH BUT THE ISSUE WAS WITH THE FUEL RELATED PARTS. THEY MISS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS. FINALLY MB DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE LATE 2010 AND REPLACED ONE OF THE SENDING UNITS, THE SENDING UNITS WERE ALSO REPLACED UNDER RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE IN JULY 2008.  MB STATED THE CAR WAS NOW REPAIRED BUT AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN.  THE CAR HAS NOW FAILED AIR CARE, AN ADDITIONAL EXPENSE.  ALL ISSUES RELATE TO FUEL TANK, EVAP VALVE AND DEFECTIVE FUEL SENDING UNITS. HESITATION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ROUGH ENGINE OPERATION FUEL LEAKS AND SMELL.  THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE, FUEL VAPORS ARE COMBUSTIBLE. NOW MERCEDES HAS WASHED THEIR HANDS OF THE ISSUE AND WE (CONSUMERS AND OWNERS OF E55 AMG'S) ARE LEFT TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AT OUR EXPENSE.  THE RECALL CAMPAIGN #2008-020001 IN 2008 HAS RESULTED IN REPEATED FAILURES OF THE SENDING UNITS HOWEVER MERCEDES BENZ IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY.  THERE ARE OVER 40 OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES ON LINE WITH EXACTLY THE SAME ISSUES.  MB USA NEEDS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY AND RECALL THESE VEHICLES FOR A FUEL CELL SAFETY ISSUE.  THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR COMBUSTIBLE FUEL VAPORS AND I PRAY IT DOES NOT HAPPEN BEFORE MB USA TAKES RESPONSIBILITY.  ALTHOUGH THE NUMBER OF OWNERS ARE ONLY APPROXIMATELY 40 AT THIS POINT, THERE MAY BE MANY MORE OUT THERE WITH THE E-CLASS MB FUEL LEAK ISSUE.  MB USA NEEDS TO OWN UP TO THE PROBLEM.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10372081,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/23/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"12/22/2010","vin":"WDBUF65J94A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE,BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WAS GREATER WHEN APPLIED TO STOP CAR. VEHICLE WAS NOT OPERATIONAL AFTER CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. SBC SYSTEM WAS REPLACED BY MERCEDES DEALER,BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE PRESSURE RESERVOIR THAT ALSO MALFUNCTIONED WITH BRAKE FAILURE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10370377,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/11/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"12/13/2010","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"MERCEDES 2004 E320 FUEL TANK LEAKING UNDER REAR PASSENGER SEAT.  STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE WHICH IS WORST RIGHT AFTER FILLUP, BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10367890,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/13/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"11/26/2010","vin":"","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 MB E320 TO THE LOCAL GROCERY STORE THE ENGINE STALLED. I WAS PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT AT THE TIME THAT TURNED GREEN BEFORE I STOPPED. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS TO GO, THERE WAS NO POWER. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SAT FOR SEVERAL HOURS WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE LOCAL GARAGE SAID I WAS OUT OF GAS, PUT TEN DOLLARS WORTH OF GAS IN IT, CHARGED ME $60.00 AND SAID THE CAR WAS WORKING FINE. THE NEXT TIME MY WIFE TOOK THE CAR OUT, IT STALLED AGAIN IN NEARLY THE SAME PLACE. SHE WAS NOT AS FORTUNATE AS I WAS AND WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. WE HAD IT TOWED BACK TO OUR HOUSE AND I LOOKED UP THE SYMPTOMS ON THE INTERNET. AFTER LETTING IT SIT FOR A FEW DAYS, I TURNED THE CAR ON AND LET IT IDLE. AFTER THE CAR REACHED ABOUT 75 - 80 DEGREES, IT SHUT OFF AGAIN. IT TURNS OUT THAT IT WAS THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR (CPS) THAT WENT BAD. I BOUGHT ONE, LEARNED HOW TO REPLACE IT AND THE CAR IS RUNNING FINE. THE SAFETY CONCERN HERE IS THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF!! THERE IS NO WARNING WHATSOEVER! THANKFULLY THERE WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10365023,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/06/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"11/08/2010","vin":"WDBUF76J54A","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E55 AMG. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE AIR STRUT SUDDENLY EXPLODED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP TO THE FENDER WALL. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10364069,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/02/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"11/04/2010","vin":"WDBUF70J44A","components":"SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE WARNING LIGHT \"BRAKE FAILURE AND ESP FAILURE\" WERE DISPLAYED AND ALSO INDICATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, WHEN HE WAS ABLE TO STOP IT BY DOWNSHIFTING AND ENGAGING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CONTACT STATED THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS PERFORMING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT HAD ALSO VIEWED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS VIA THE INTERNET REGARDING BRAKE FAILURE FOR HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL BUT WAS FULLY AWARE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.      UPDATED 01/13/11*BF  THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE WAS A SMELL OF GAS. IT WAS DETERMINED THE GAS TANK WAS CRACKED. ALSO, THE FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE.  THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 01/24/11","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10354716,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/25/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"09/09/2010","vin":"WDBUF76J24A","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"THE SAFETY FAILURE IS THE MY TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SELECTOR HAS REMAINED IN DRIVE.  PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR ONLY REVS THE ENGINE AND DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY ACCELERATION.  I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHETHER IT IS SAFE TO DO SO OR NOT AS I HAVE NO ABILITY TO MAINTAIN OR INCREASE MY SPEED TO SAFELY PULL OVER.  AFTER STOPPING, I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE BEFORE I CAN THEN GET THE CAR BACK INTO DRIVE.  THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND IS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY (TWICE IN 1 WEEK).  THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS INCLUDING SEVERAL TIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.  I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE 13 PIN CONNECTOR  AT THE TRANSMISSION HAS A SEAL THAT IS LEAKING.  THIS HAS CAUSED A NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING TO BE REPLACED:  EECTR-HYDRAULIC VALVE BODY, WIRE HARNESS TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT, TRANS SERVICE W/13 PIN CONNECTOR FOR A TOTAL OF $6,164.  I HAVE FOUND THAT MERCEDES ISSUED A STAR BULLETIN (DTB) DETAILING THIS BAD SEAL AT THE 13 PIN CONNECTOR.  I HAVE ALSO FOUND INFORMATION THAT THE 3RD GENERATION OF THIS SEAL NO LONGER HAS THIS PROBLEM.  I HAVE NOT HAD THE REPAIRS PERFORMED AT THIS TIME. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10352224,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/20/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"08/27/2010","vin":"","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"I HAD A MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS RECALL TO REPLACE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT DONE IN 2008 AND A YEAR AND A HALF LATER I STARTED SMELLING GAS INSIDE MY CAR EACH TIME I FILLED UP THE TANK. I IGNORED IT IN THE BEGINNING BUT AFTER A WHILE I GOT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. I WAS SURE IT WAS RELATED TO THE GAS SMELL SO I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THEY SAID THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED COMPLETELY FOR A COST OF $1200 PLUS LABOR (UNFORTUNATELY I DID NOT BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY).   I KNOW A CAR MECHANIC IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD WHO DEALS WITH QUITE A LOT OF HIGH END CARS AND CHARGES LESS THAN A THIRD OF WHAT THE DEALER DOES, SO RIGHT AWAY I PICKED UP MY CAR, BOUGHT AN O-RING FOR THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FROM THE DEALER'S PARTS STORE (THANKS TO THE RESEARCH I DID IN A MERCEDES FORUM), AND HAD IT REPLACED BY THE LOCAL MECHANIC I KNOW FOR $50. EVER SINCE, NO MORE LEAKS FOR NOW, BUT I DO THINK THIS IS A TEMPORARY SOLUTION AND IT MAY START LEAKING AGAIN AFTER THE SENDING UNIT'S FUEL CAP OR ITS O-RING STARTS MELTING AGAIN FROM OVERHEATING LIKE SOME OTHER MEMBERS IN THE FORUM MENTIONED. THIS MUST BE A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE CAR AND DEFINITELY NEEDS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY BEFORE SOMEONE ENDS UP LOOSING HIS/HER LIFE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E55","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10340973,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/24/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"07/01/2010","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A BAD WIRE CONNECTION. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,000.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10332413,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/01/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"05/26/2010","vin":"WDBUH65J64A","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED ON MY 2004 MERCEDES E320 WAGON WHICH ONLY HAD 85K MILES. IF IT HAD FAILED AND JUST WOULD NOT WORK, THAT WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SUCH AN ISSUE, HOWEVER, WHEN IT FAILED IT LEFT THE ENGINE ON REQUIRING ME TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO GET THE CAR TO SHUT DOWN. STEPS TO REPRODUCE:    1) PUT ELECTRONIC KEY IN CAR  2) TURN KEY TO FULLY ON AND START CAR  3) TURN KEY TO OFF POSITION AND REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION ENTIRELY  NOTE CAR IS STILL ON AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF EVEN AFTER AN HOUR. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10330982,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/16/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"05/18/2010","vin":"WDBUH83J54X","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"THE AIRMATIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS FAILED 3 TIMES - FIRST IN MARCH 2010, THEN APRIL 2010, AND NOW MAY 2010.  IT HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE FOR THE FIRST 2 INCIDENTS.  THE FIRST TIME, THE CAR DROPPED TO THE GROUND WHILE PARKED, THE SECOND TIME IT WAS SLIGHTLY LOW, AND THEN WHILE DRIVING THE REAR DROPPED AND THE CAR BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO HANDLE.  IT IS NOW DROPPING ON THE RIGHT AGAIN, AND PULLS STRONGLY TO THE RIGHT.  SERVICE WAS COMPLETED AT THE DEALER.  EVEN THEY HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THE SYSTEM FAILS, AND FAILS IN A MANNER IN WHICH THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS LIKELY TO GO IN A CHAIN REACTION FASHION. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10331029,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/17/2010","dateComplaintFiled":"05/18/2010","vin":"WDBUF83J14X","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING AT  APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 20 MPH, THE ENTIRE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY THE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE WITHOUT INCIDENT AND UTILIZED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A TOW TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 51,000.   UPDATED 12/10/10 *BF  THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS SENSOTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE. IT WAS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE UNDER THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. UPDATED 12/27/10  THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE NOT RESPOND. THE CONSUMER THEN DECIDED TO USE THE COMBINATION OF THE FOOT BRAKE AND THE HILL WHICH BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP.  UPDATED 01/31/11","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10288864,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/14/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"10/18/2009","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPY ROADS THERE IS A LARGE THUMPING AND CRASHING NOISE FROM THE REAR END OF THE CAR AND OCCASIONALLY FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR.  TAKEN TO DEALERS TWICE AND EXPLAINED IN DETAIL WHAT IS HAPPENING.  THEY SAY THAT THEY HAVE CHECKED THE CAR OUT AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG, EVERYTHING IS TO SPECIFICATION AND THEY CANNOT REPRODUCE THE NOISE. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10287486,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/10/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"10/15/2009","vin":"WDBUF82J64X","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER","summary":"GAS LEAK IN CABIN AREA UNDER REAR SEAT BEHIND DRIVER.  I REMOVED THE SEAT AND SAW A COLLECTION OF FUEL ACCUMATE ON TOP OF THE FUEL SENDER UNIT AND SMELLS WHEN GAS TANK IS FULL.  HOWEVER, THE SMELL DISAPPEARS AS GAS IS USED UP.  I TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REFUSE TO COVER UNDER MANUFACTURER DEFECT.  THIS IS MAJOR DEFECT AND WHEN I SEARCHED THE INTERNET SEVERAL FOLKS HAD THE SAME ISSUE.    PLEASE HELP WITH GETTING THE MANUFACTURER TO COVER THIS SINCE THIS IS A MAJOR HAZARD THE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND COULD CAUSE EXPLOSION... *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10282914,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/31/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"09/04/2009","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"E500 4MATIC SUSPENSION FAILURE - FRONT AIRMATIC SUSPENSION COLLASPED.  CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10281908,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/21/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"08/26/2009","vin":"WDBUF65J34A","components":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES","summary":"MY INSIDE DOOR LOCK STEMS ON MY CAR KEEP BREAKING OFF AND IN AN EMERGENCY, I'M AFRAID THAT THE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR.  I HAVE HAD THREE OF THEM TO BREAK OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON.  IT'S A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320 AND I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO KEEP PURCHASING THEM OVER AND OVER AGAIN.  I PERSONALLY KNOW SOMEONE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH A 2008 MERCEDES C350, IS ANYONE COMPLAINING?  I'M USUALLY ALONE IN MY CAR SO THERE ISN'T ANYONE/KIDS BREAKING THEM OFF.  WHY DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING?  I'M SENDING YOU THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE I JUST DISCOVERED ANOTHER BROKEN ONE LAST WEEK.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10280046,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/07/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"08/10/2009","vin":"","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"I WAS DRIVING A 2004 MB E-320 ON THE ROAD, SUDDENLY THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WERE ALL LIT UP AND THEN I LOST POWER TO THE CAR.  I MADE MY WAY TO THE CURB ALONG INDUSTRIAL BLVD NEAR WEST SACRAMENTO.  THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE MB SACRAMENTO DEALERSHIP.  A QUICK SCAN FOUND A FAULT CODE.  IT WAS THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR MALFUNCTION.  THE DEALERSHIP HAS TO REPLACE THE SENSOR. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10262767,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/25/2009","dateComplaintFiled":"03/23/2009","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER","summary":"WE HAD NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN OUR GARAGE EACH MORNING JUST AFTER WE HAD FILLED THE CAR WITH GAS. WE TOOK THE MB TO MYERSTAR MERCEDES, THEY FOUND CRACK IN THE UPPER MIDDLE FRONT OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK AND HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THIS DEFECT SHOULD NEVER HAVE OCCURRED IN A VEHICLE THAT'S ONLY FIVE YEARS OLD WITH 45,000 MILES. THIS DEFECT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN EXPLOSION AND FIRE IN OUR GARAGE. *TR  COPY OF MOVIE.WMV   UPDATED 05/02/11  *BF  UPDATED 12/29/11 *CN","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10250788,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/15/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"12/04/2008","vin":"WDBUH65JX4A","components":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES","summary":"I HAVE 2004 E320 MERCEDES STATION WAGON. THE MANUAL TAILGATE WON'T STAY UP AND CLOSES ON YOUR HEAD.  A REAL SAFETY PROBLEM THAT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN IN THE CARS OF TODAY. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10249917,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/01/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"11/26/2008","vin":"","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT","summary":"MY CAR BATTERY KEPT DYEING AND ALL OF THE SPEAKERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE WAS NOT WORKING.  IN FACT WHEN THE CAR WAS OFF THOSE SPEAKERS WOULD MAKE STATIC NOISES.  I HAD AN ELECTRONIC AUTO STORE LOOK AT THE CAR AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM, BUT WHEN THEY POSED THE QUESTION TO THEIR ONLINE SITE, THE ANSWER CAME BACK AS THE \"AUDIO GATEWAY\" BEING DEFECTIVE.  THEY WERE OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME CAR WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT AND THIS WAS THE PROBLEM.  I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MERCEDES DEALER, TOLD THEM OF THE BATTERY DYEING PROBLEM AND THEIR DIAGNOSIS WAS THE SAME, \"AUDIO GATEWAY\".  I PAID THE DEALER TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY STATED THAT REPLACED THE PART.  THE TOTAL COST WAS APPROX. $1,258.00, WHICH INCLUDED LABOR. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10245498,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/10/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"10/15/2008","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"MERCEDES BENZ AIRMATIC RIDE HEIGHT SYSTEM IS FAULTY. I HAVE RESEARCH SEVERAL FORUMS AND NOTICED A CONTINUOUS OF AIR STRUT FAILURE ON VEHICLES UNDER 50,000 MILES. THE PARTS TO REPAIR THIS FAULT CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED AT A MERCEDES BENZ DEALER AND ARE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. ONE AIR STRUT COSTS AROUND $1500.00 AND USUALLY A COMPRESSOR MUST ALSO BE REPLACE FOR AROUND $500.00. *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10234409,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/08/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"07/15/2008","vin":"WDBUF70J34A","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH AND START DECELERATING TO TURN AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR OR TO FIRST GEAR THE INITIAL TIME. I HAD TO PULL OVER, CUT THE CAR OFF COMPLETELY AND THEN RE-START THE VEHICLE FOR IT TO SHIFT CORRECTLY. WENT ABOUT A MONTH AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT I HAD DONE SOMETHING, BUT IT STARTED HAPPENING MORE OFTEN LIKE ONCE A WEEK AND THEN DAILY. I WAS TRAVELING AT ONE TIME ON I-64 AND DECELERATED A BIT TO GO THROUGH THE HAMPTON TUNNEL AND REALIZED THAT IT HAPPENED AGAIN AS I WAS ACCELERATING AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL. ONCE AGAIN, I HAD TO PULL OVER, SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO RESET. IT ALSO HAPPENED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS.  ONE TIME WHILE MY SON AND I WERE RIDING WE ACTUALLY FELT THE CAR JOLT AS IT SHIFTED OUT OF THE PROPER GEAR.  THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS ON BUSY RT. 29 RIGHT AT RUSH HOUR. I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED GREEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE AND ALL I COULD HEAR WAS THE ENGINE REVVING.  I TRIED THE USUAL, CUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING IT, BUT THIS TIME THE TRANSMISSION DIDN'T RESET ITSELF AT ALL AND I ENDED UP GETTING TOWED TO A SHOP.  MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP NOW AND THE TRANSMISSION IS BEING REPLACED.  THE CAR WILL GO WHEN IT HAPPENS, BUT IT WILL NOT SHIFT FROM FIRST GEAR AT ALL.  I JUST LOOKED AT A COUPLE SITES ONLINE AND SEE WHERE AT LEAST THREE OTHER PEOPLE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE. I ALSO FOUND A TSB (TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN) ON THE ALLWORLDAUTO.COM WEBSITE, FOR TRANSMISSIONS DOWNSHIFTING FOR THE MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10232543,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/25/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"06/27/2008","vin":"WDBUF70J54A","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"I OWN A MERCEDES-BENZ E500 BOUGHT NEW IN 2004. 3 DAYS AGO I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT 35 MILES AN HOUR AND CAR STALLED AND CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH NO WARNING. I COULD NOT START THE ENGINE BACK FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES BEHIND ME, WHICH WOULD HAVE HIT ME FROM BEHIND. I LATER TOWED THE CAR TO THE MERCEDES SERVICE STATION. THEY REPORTED IT AS AN ELECTIRCAL FAILURE DUE TO FAILING OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE FAULTY SENSOR AND THE CAR IS RUNNING OK NOW.   I AM STILL WONDERING WHY DID THE CAR COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND DID NOT ALLOW ME TO COAST THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE BACKUP SAFETY MECHANISM IN A FAILURE LIKE THIS TO AVOID A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I AM WORRIED WHETHER THERE IS A DESIGN FAULT IN THIS VEHICLE THAT DID NOT ALLOW THAT BACK UP MECHANISM TO KICK-IN.   MY SERVICE ADVISOR SAYS THIS FAULT IS UNLIKELY TO RECUR. I FEEL THAT THE SENSORS CAN FAIL AT ANY TIME AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE A SAFETY MECHANISM TO AVOID ABRRUPT STOPS LIKE THIS. IF I WAS ON A FREE WAY THIS WOULD HAVE CREATED A MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH SO MANY VEHICLES PILED UP ON TOP OF ME!  MY CAR HAS DONE ONLY 40,000 MILES WITHIN THE LAST 4 YEARS. IT HAS NEW TIRES, A NEW BATTERY AND NEW BRAKES -ALL TAKEN CARE OF BY THE MERCEDES DEALER AT MY LAST SERVICE ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10228665,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2008","dateComplaintFiled":"05/22/2008","vin":"","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT","summary":"6 DISC CHANGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN.  RIGHT AFTER BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY WAS OVER, DEALER SAID THEY HAD REPLACED MANY OF THEM THAT WEEK, BUT REFUSED TO FIX IT AND IT WAS ONLY 1,000 MILES PAST WARRANTY.  BEFORE WARRANTY WAS UP, THE DEALER SAID THE FIXED GAS HOSE RECALL BUT STILL SMELL GAS AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE. THEY WILL NOT LOOK AT IT ANYMORE.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10212726,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":2,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/06/2007","dateComplaintFiled":"12/26/2007","vin":"WDBUF70J24A","components":"AIR BAGS","summary":"ON 12/6/07 MY FAMILY WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION THAT CAUSED BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. MY CONCERN IS REGARDING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED ACCORDING TO THE DASHBOARD CONSOLE. WHEN MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE ?PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF? LIGHT STAYED ON AND THIS WAS THE ONLY REASON WE LET HER RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. UNFORTUNATELY IN THIS ACCIDENT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHICH CAUSED MINOR HEAD INJURIES. I CONTACTED MERCEDES BENZ OF SACRAMENTO TO LOOK INTO THIS AND THEY INDICATED THAT IF THE LIGHT INDICATED THE AIRBAG WAS OFF, THE AIRBAG SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED. THEY ALSO INDICATED THAT THE AIRBAG SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED IF THE PASSENGER WEIGHED LESS THAN 60 LBS. IN THIS SITUATION THE PASSENGER WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS. I ASKED MERCEDES BENZ TO CHECK THE VEHICLE FOR DEFECTS, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK THE CAR IN THE FIELD. I WOULD HAVE TO BRING THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED.  UNFORTUNATELY THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE AND WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY SO I AM NO LONGER THE LEGAL OWNER.  TO AVOID THIS SITUATION FROM HAPPENING TO ANY OTHER UNSUSPECTING FAMILY, I NEED TO KNOW IF WE WERE DOING SOMETHING WRONG OR IF THERE IS A MANUFACTURER?S DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.  *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10205342,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/07/2007","dateComplaintFiled":"10/10/2007","vin":"","components":"SUSPENSION","summary":"DROVE CAR FINE ALL DAY ON SATURDAY. SUNDAY AM, PUT SON AND WIFE IN CAR, STARTED OUT DRIVE WAY AND CAR GAVE NOTICE THAT CAR WAS TOO LOW. WALKED AROUND EXTERIOR OF CAR AND FOUND THAT RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION MECHANISM HAD LET AIR OUT ITSELF AND TIRE WAS WELL INSIDE THE WHEEL WELL. APPARENTLY, THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE.  DTB (DAIMLER TECHNICAL BULLETIN) P-B-32.22/15A FEB07  VEHICLE LEVEL DECREASES AT FRONT AXLE. IN EXTREME CASES THE AIRMATIC COMPRESSOR WILL NOT ACTIVATE TO RAISE THE VEHICLE. IT IS NOT DEFECTIVE. THE COMPRESSOR IS NOT ACTUATED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE SUSPENSION STRUTS. ANY AFFECTED STRUTS WILL BE REPLACED AND THE COMPRESSOR WILL BE ACTUATED WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS.   *TR","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10142387,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/10/2005","dateComplaintFiled":"11/10/2005","vin":"","components":"WHEELS","summary":"MY CAR PICKED UP A NAIL ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT BLEW A ROUND HOLE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A QUARTER IN THE TIRE RIM. THESE ARE ALUMINUM ALLOY LOW PROFILE RIMS THAT CAME WITH MY E500 2004 MERCEDES BENZ AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. TWO MONTHS LATER I HAD A NEW SET OF TIRES PUT ON THE CAR AND THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT TWO MORE RIMS WERE BENT. I AM AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER (OVER 1.5 MILLION MILES OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE) AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A RIM GO BAD. SUDDENLY I HAVE THREE RIMS GO BAD.    I DID NOT HIT ANY POT HOLES OR CURBS OR ANY THING OTHER THAN NORMAL BUMPY ROADS. THE DEALER SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR NEW RIMS AND MOUNTING. I COMPLAINED TO M B AND THEIR ANSWER HAS BEEN THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY ROAD HAZARD. I SAID THAT I KNOW THAT THE ROAD HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT BUT THAT THIS IS NOT AN EXCUSE FOR USING MATERIALS THAT OBVIOUSLY CANNOT TAKE THE STRAIN OF REASONABLE DRIVING.    ANECDOTALLY I CAN TELL YOU THAT A CLOSE FRIEND IS DRIVING AN S500 WITH THE SAME LOW PROFILE TIRE AND HE TOO HAS HAD TO REPLACE THREE WHEELS OVER A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS.    I FEEL CERTAIN THAT IT IS THE COMPOSITION OF THE RIM WHICH IS AT FAULT SINCE IT CANNOT STAND UP TO THE ROAD SURFACE PROBLEMS AS WELL AS A RIM OF THE SAME MATERIAL THAT IS NOT OF THE LOW PROFILE DESIGN.  *NM","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10141263,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":1,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"10/29/2005","dateComplaintFiled":"10/31/2005","vin":"WDBUH65J94A","components":"SEATS","summary":"DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING SHE TURNED ON SEAT WARMER AS WELL AS THE HEATER AND SHE  DETECTED THE ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING .  SHE TURNED OFF THE HEATER BUT NOT THE SEAT WARMER.  SHE CONTINUED DRIVING BUT SENSED A FEELING OF SOMETHING BITING THE SIDE OF HER LEG.  SHE DISCOVERED A SPARK COMING FROM A HOLE IN  LEATHER SEAT.  SHE EXPERIENCED A SMALL BURN TO HER LEG.  THERE WERE NO VISIBLE FLAMES ONLY SPARKS.  SHE TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER AND PULLED OVER. TO EXTINGUISH ANY SPARKS SHE POURED WATER ONTO SEAT.  SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER.  MERCEDES WILL REPLACE THE SEAT FREE OF CHARGE.  *AK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10130331,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/26/2005","dateComplaintFiled":"09/29/2005","vin":"WDBUF65J14A","components":"SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER","summary":"DT: CONTACT STATED WHEN STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE.  THIS CAUSED A SAFETY CONCERN  BECAUSE WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE  FAILED  TO ACCELERATE.  THIS ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR  WAS CLOSE TO  STOPPING.  THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED UP.   THERE WAS NO INDICATION AS TO WHEN THIS WILL OCCUR.  IT  HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 30 TIMES.  THE SERVICE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ONCE, BUT BECAUSE IT HAPPENED PERIODICALLY THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.  THE MANUFACTURER  REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE.  CONSUMER FELT THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE COULD BE THE DRIVE- BY -WIRE OR COMPUTER SYSTEM.  *AK    THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN.  THIS OCCURRED AFTER THE BRAKE HAD BEEN REPROGRAMMED.  ON COLD MORNING THE GPS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY.  THE LEATHER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS PEELING.  THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAD PLAY IN IT. THE REAR ALIGNMENT WAS OFF SLIGHTLY WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 62 MPH.  *NM  ON AUGUST 22, 2005 WHILE DRIVING A LOANER MERCEDES BENZ E350 FROM THE DEALER THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME INTERMITTENT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AS HE HAD WITH HIS OWN 2004 E350.  THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS HESITATION PROBLEM IS NOT ISOLATED TO VEHICLE.  *NM","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10123758,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/14/2005","dateComplaintFiled":"06/24/2005","vin":"WDBUF65J04A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"DT: PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES BENZ , 320E 2004 MODEL.  ON 2 OCCASIONS ON THE FREEWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE ENGINE  SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING.  THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AT ONCE AND WILL NOT CRANK WHEN ENGINE HAS BEEN TRIED TO START AGAIN.  HAD TO HAVE  VEHICLE TOWED.  DEALER EXPLAINED HE WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THIS PROBLEM.  THOUGHT THIS MAY BE THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR.  MADE REPAIRS AND REPLACED PARTS.  ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTERWARDS THIS HAPPENED AGAIN.  TOOK BACK TO DEALER,  AND THIS WAS CORRECTED.  HOWEVER, WAS AFRAID THIS MAY HAPPEN AGAIN.  HOWEVER,  HAS NOT HAPPENED 2-3 MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIRS.  *AK  THE CONTROL MODULE FAILED.  ALSO, CONSUMER HAS CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH BRAKING SYSTEM.     *TT  *NM","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10121829,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/15/2005","dateComplaintFiled":"05/22/2005","vin":"WDBUF65J14A","components":"STEERING","summary":"VIBRATION WHEN VEHICULE COLD, AFTER A FEW MILES PROBLEM GOES AWAY.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10117540,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/01/2005","dateComplaintFiled":"04/04/2005","vin":"","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"2004 500E ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR   THE CONSUMER STATED THE PURPOSE OF AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IS THAT WHEN ALL BRAKES ARE LOCKED, IT WILL THEN PULSATE THE BRAKES SO THAT THE DRIVER DOES NOT HAVE TO.  THE CONSUMER STATED ON HIS VEHICLE THE BRAKES SYSTEM COULD LOCK WITHOUT PULSING. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE BRAKES DID NOT LOCK AND THE BAS DID NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED. *JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10111673,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/07/2005","dateComplaintFiled":"02/17/2005","vin":"FILL IN","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN DECELERATION AT 55 MPH FOR A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES. TAKEN IN FOR CHECKUP, BUT RESULTS SHOW THAT THE CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED.   *NM","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10109336,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/31/2005","dateComplaintFiled":"01/31/2005","vin":"WDBUF65J33A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF A PARKING SPACE  DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.   DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STOP  OR MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT COLLIDED INTO A GLASS WINDOW OF A BUSINESS.  NO INJURIES REPORTED. UPON IMPACT,  BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND  MECHANIC INSISTED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT DUPLICATED.  *AK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10109256,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/03/2005","dateComplaintFiled":"01/13/2005","vin":"","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS RESULTED WHEN DOWNSHIFTING, THE CAR WILL DOWNSHIFTS 2 OR 3 MORE GEARS AT A TIME.  *BF   *JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10106235,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/23/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"01/12/2005","vin":"WDBUF82J74X","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE 2004.  SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOUR TIMES WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF PURCHASE FOR THE SAME ISSUE - TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK.  DEALERSHIP HAS STATED THAT LEAK IS RELATED TO CONNECTOR (?) NOT BEING LONG ENOUGH AND HAS USED ANOTHER NON-MANUFACTURING SPEC'D CONNECTOR TO RESOLVE MATTER.  VEHICLE IS ALSO LEAKING ENGINE OIL.  ON LAST SERVICE IT WAS NOTED THAT SWEAT STAINS WERE SEEN AND GASKET REPLACED.  AS OF TODAY - ENGINE OIL LEAK EVIDENCE CAN STILL BE SEEN.  VEHICLE IS IN DANGEROUS STATE SINCE SERIOUS MALFUNCTION IS IMMINENT.  LEMON LAW ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.*AK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10111089,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/01/2005","dateComplaintFiled":"01/11/2005","vin":"WDBUF76J44A","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,TIRES","summary":"TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK POSITION TO REVERSE OR DRIVE.   *BF   THE PLASTIC PIECE ATTACHED TO THE FENDER WAS LOOSE AND THE TIRE WAS RUBBING THE PLASTIC.  THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK WHICH HAD COME FROM THE PAN IN THE ENGINE.   *SC   WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT TO CHANGE THE TIRE, HE DISCOVERED THERE WAS NO SPARE TIRE IN THE VEHICLE.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10105378,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"12/27/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"12/28/2004","vin":"WDBUF70J74A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"WHILE DRIVING 35 MILES PER HOUR DOWN HILL, THE OWNER HEARD A WARNING LIGHT STATING THAT THE BRAKES HAD FAILED. THE OWNER HAD TO SWERVE TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE OWNER WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.  *JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10110854,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/01/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"12/21/2004","vin":"","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES","summary":"RECALL CAMPAIGN:04V296000  THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LIGHTS PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE.  *NM    THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO GET THE RECALL SERVICE DONE FOR THE REPEATED DEFLATING TIRE AND FRONT BRAKE PADS.  THE CONSUMER WAS REFUSED A RENTAL OR LOANER VEHICLE.  THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT HIS VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY TO THE PUMP AS THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT BLEED.  ANOTHER CUSTOMERS PARTS WOULD BE USED AS THE PUMP CONTINUED TO BE FAULTY TO THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE.  THE CONSUMER WAS ALLOWED BY THE SERVICE DEPT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE OFF WITH FAILED SERVICE.  WHILE DRIVING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED REPEATEDLY.  THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SERVICE ON HIS VEHICLE WAS BROKEN UP INTENTIONALLY TO AVERT THE LEMON LAW CITATION.  THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE IS A MERCEDES E320.  *TC  *JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10106920,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/31/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"12/14/2004","vin":"WDBUF65J84A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"BRAKE FAILURE, CAUSED A MAJOR COLLISION.  CAR DID  NOT STOP IN TIME TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE.  ALSO ELECTRICAL ISSUE.   *BF  CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.  RECALL STATING THAT THE PUMP MOTOR MAY RUN OUT OF PERMISSIBLE TOLERANCES THEREBY TRIGGERING THEY HYDRAULIC BACKUP FUNCTION MODE LEAVING CONSUMER TO USE GREATER BRAKE PRESSURE LEAVING BRAKE TRAVEL LONGER LIKELY TO RESULT IN  AN ACCIDENT.  *TC","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E320","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10102689,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/15/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"12/11/2004","vin":"WDBUF70J44A","components":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE","summary":"TAPPING NOISE INSIDE THE CAR : THE FUEL CANISTER TOUCHES THE CHASIS AND MAKE LOUD TAPPING NOISE INSIDE THE CAR, REPORTED THIS TO MBUSA AND REPERESETATIVE PUT INSULATION AROUND FUEL CANISTER AND WHICH IS NOT SAFE. *JB","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10094866,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/02/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"10/01/2004","vin":"WDBUF65354A","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH  BRAKE SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON. AS A RESULT, WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED. *AK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10091345,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/06/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"09/20/2004","vin":"WDBKK47F4XF","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"ELECTRONIC INTERFERENCE FROM AIRCRAFT CAUSED LIGHTS TO COME ON WHEN PARKED AT AIRPORT AND DRAINED BATTERY. CAR PARKED MORNING OF 9/4/04. SINGLE INCIDENT OF CAR ALARM REPORTED EVENING OF 9/6/04. RETURNED TO CAR 9/11/04 AND FOUND LIGHTS IN OFF POSITION AND BATTERY DRAINED. *AK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10090684,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/09/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"09/09/2004","vin":"WDBUF65J24A","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"MERCEDES BENZ E320 2004 - VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED WITHOUT OPERATOR ACCELERATION. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO HOME, GREAT CONCERN FOR THE POTENTIAL OF INJURY IF EVENT OCCURS AGAIN.  VEHICLE SENT TO DEALERSHIP ( MB BLOOMFIELD, MI ) FOR EVALUATION.  WEB SEARCH FINDS SIMILAR EVENTS WITH SAME MODEL 2003.*AK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10087353,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/06/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"08/31/2004","vin":"WDBUF65J54A","components":"VISIBILITY","summary":"WHEN BACKING OUT, ONE OF THE FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE IS FOR THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS TILT DOWN.   THE MIRRORS DON'T TILT BACK UP UNTIL THE VEHICLE REACHES 8 MPH.   *AK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10073609,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":true,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/13/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"06/25/2004","vin":"WDBUF82J94X","components":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS","summary":"WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH  CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THEY BRAELY FUNCTIONED.  THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A BUS.  UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A SIGNAL FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD  INDICATING AIR BAGS MALFUNCTIONED. NO INJURIES  REPORTED.   CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY.    *AK  NOT ONLY DID THE AIR NAG FAIL TO DEPLOY BUT THE DASH INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITH THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM  *NM","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10063036,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/06/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"05/11/2004","vin":"WDBUF70J34A","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"WHILE DRIVING  TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 300 MILES.  DEALER STATED  TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK     FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN CONSUMER WAS CROSSING LANES TO AN ON COMING TRAFFIC.  AS THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, THE GEAR SHIFTED FROM FIRST GEAR TO NEUTRAL ON ACCELERATION AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T MOVE FORWARD.  *LA","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10067575,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/13/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"04/21/2004","vin":"WDBUF76J53A","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE DISTRONIC RADAR-CONTROLLED CRUISE CONTROL.  IN EXTREME WET CONDITIONS THE CAR IN FRONT IS INTERMITTENTLY NOT SEEN BY THE SYSTEM CAUSING THE CAR TO ACCELERATE INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR IN FRONT.  THIS FAULT PERSISTS FOR SOME DAYS AFTER THE WET CONDITIONS SUBSIDE.  THE CAR'S FAULT DETECTION SYSTEM SOMETIMES DETECTS THIS AS A FAULT, BUT RESETS ITSELF AUTOMATICALLY LEADING TO THE DANGEROUS CONDITION RECURRING RANDOMLY.  *AK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10065011,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/19/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"03/26/2004","vin":"WDBUF83J04X","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"ELECTRICAL  SYSTEM FAILURE.  *AK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10059243,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":null,"dateComplaintFiled":"02/18/2004","vin":"","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"ENGINE CHECK LIGHT  ILLUMINATED. DRIVER PUT  VEHICLE INTO DRIVER AND IT WOULD ONLY GO BACKWARDS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND  DEALER DETERMINED THE  NEED FOR  A NEW TRANSMISSION.  *AK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E500","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]},{"odiNumber":10059197,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/01/2004","dateComplaintFiled":"02/17/2004","vin":"","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"WHILE DRIVING  AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPAIRED THE TRANSMISSION, BUT DID NOT INFORM THE CONSUMER OF THE PARTS THAT WERE REPAIRED.  TWO WEEKS LATER, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN.   VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPAIRED THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN,  BUT  CONSUMER WAS  CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY, AND DID NOT WANT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK.  *AK","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2004","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"E CLASS","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]}]}