general problems of the 2011 Mercedes Benz C300

The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz 300. The contact stated after adding more than 3 quarts of fuel to the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring and was making him unwell. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 12v557000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact's client owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle's owner had complained of a raw fuel smell that would emit from the vehicle without warning. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that fuel would spray out of the fuel pump and onto the exhaust. The contact was able to replace the fuel pump and correct the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 12v557000 (fuel system, gasoline) which he linked to the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and driving a short distance, there was a burning odor coming from inside and outside the vehicle. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the fuel cabinet. The burning odor persisted. The contact was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 12v557000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 12,800.

The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated he started to smell an abnormal fuel odor and noticed a spot where fuel had leaked onto the garage floor. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed both fuel tank covers were cracked. The contact drove another vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12v557000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.