Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz E550

Two problems related to other fuel system tank assembly have been reported for the 2008 Mercedes Benz E550. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz E550. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the fuel gauge had displayed inaccurate fuel levels and a strong odor of fuel was present coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer Mercedes Benz of austin(6757 airport blvd, austin TX. ) who diagnosed that the fuel leveling sensor was faulty and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. Jft.

2 Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2015

Related to case# ea13003 I recently purchased a pre-owned 2008 E550 with 59k miles in December 2014. After fill-up, I noticed a faint fuel smell on the drivers rear area near the rear wheel. I have also opened up the access hatch and noticed fuel seeping from the sending unit. This seems to be the exact issues I have seen in regards to case #ea13003. This smell goes away after the tank level goes below 3/4.


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