general problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz E Class

I'm writing to lodge a complaint concerning a dangerous fuel leak into the cabin of my parents' 2006 Mercedes Benz e 350 (VIN [xxx]), which has resulted in gas soaking the rear insulation pad, sound pad, & rear seat cushion, all of which are "soaked" in gas (per the repair recommendation from mb of san diego). I should add that the car only has about 55k miles. My mom is 76 and my dad is 82. They don't drive much-- just local errands. The only reason my mom caught this one was the strong gas smell in the cabin. I am writing to you directly for the following reasons: 1. This relates to your on-going investigation #pe12-001. 2. The fuel leak presents a dangerous risk of fire and risk of gas fume inhalation to the driver and passengers. 3. The fuel from the leak does in fact soak into rear insulation pad, sound pad, & rear seat cushion, despite the incorrect denial of that fact by mb-USA to the NHTSA. (see letter from mb-USA to you. ) 4. The service advisor at mb of san diego told me last week that he has personally seen a lot of these fuel leaks into the cabin with mbs. I have asked the dealer performing the repair to save the defective the part(s) and the soaked insulation pad, sound pad, & rear seat cushion. It is available for your inspection. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). . . Updated 02-07-13 updated 2/12/2013 02/15/2013.

It has been about a month since purchase when I notice a gas odor inside the car. It smells like a fuel leak. The smell comes & goes. One day I took my car to the mercedes dealer due to a recall & inquired about a gas leak/odor that I noticed since purchase. I was told that I will have to pay for the diagnostics then if it is the fuel system then it will cost approximately $3000 - $5000. It's been almost a year since I purchase my car & the smell still lingers throughout the inside of my car. I don't drive my car as often as I want to due to fear of a faulty fuel system.

2006 mercedes e350 purchased in November 2007. Current mileage less than 90k. In March 2012 I entered my garage and smelled a heavy scent of gasoline. Vehicle taken to Mercedes Benz of buckhead. Advised that there was a problem with fuel leaking under back passenger seat. Vehicle has never been involved in an accident. Repair cost $965. 63.