Instrument Panel Fuel Gauge problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz E350

The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz E350w. The contact that she noticed a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the fuel tank components and fuel compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. No warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that fuel gauge failed to read properly and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the NHTSA campaign number: 08v303000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.