Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCEDES BENZ / E CLASS / 1999

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004076219 Incident Date: Aug, 19 2004
Consumer's City: BRADENTON Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model Name: E CLASS Model Year: 1999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 21 2006 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 1999 mercedes benz e300 turbo diesel overflow fuel lines cracks and leaks. fuel drips to garage floor, creating dangerous fuel/air mixture in an enclosed environment. returned car to dealer for service. dealer service said this is common occurrence for this car, because car is 6 years old and the overflow fuel lines are made of rubber and they need to be replaced. cost of replacement about $1,000.00. *nm