Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2019 Mercedes Benz C300.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
The contact owns a 2019 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front passenger's side wheel well. The vehicle was driven to the residence. Upon arriving at the residence, the contact raised the hood and became that clear liquid was burning on the engine. The contact stated that after completing an investigation, it was determined that the clear liquid was the result of a leaking fuel line. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
The contact owns a 2019 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut off soon after being cold started with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The diagnostic test showed that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact drove the vehicle for a few days after the diagnostic test but experienced the failure a second time. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic for a second opinion where the contact was given the same diagnostic result; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 21v961000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact went back to the dealer but was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25,751.