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NHTSA — Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,000 miles

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2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 Owner Comments

problem #2

Nov 012016

S550

  • 91,000 miles

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The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz S550. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced an abnormal fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part being on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had referenced NHTSA campaign: 12V557000(fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jun 252008

S550

  • 41,000 miles
Car stalled while driving on 10 fwy going from AZ to calif. Would not restart & was towed to palm springs mbz. Not open til mon 27th.

- Surprise, AZ, USA

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