# 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `991857` · 2013-07-07 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCEDES-BENZ
- **Model:** E350
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- **Miles at failure:** 91,120
## Narrative
VERY STRONG, LASTING, GAS ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR. I SEARCHED FORUM OF MBWORLD.ORG AND FOUND MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. THE CAUSE COULD BE A LEAKING FUEL LEVER SENDER DUE TO BROKEN SEAL. I REMOVED THE REAR SEAT AND FOUND A PUDDLE OF GAS ON TOP OF THE TANK. THE DEALER I CALLED TOLD ME THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS MATTER  AND I WORLD HAVE TO PAY $160 FOR DIAGNOSTIC EVEN THIS IS EMISSION RELATED SAFETY ISSUE.  *TR
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