The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V557000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 183,000.

- Greenville, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that after lifting the rear seats, he became aware of a puddle of fuel near the housing. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter flange had failed, and the fuel assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V557000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacture was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that upon exiting the vehicle, an abnormal fuel odor was detected. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was provided an estimate for a diagnostic test. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V557000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal fuel odor. The contact contacted the dealer Mercedes-Benz of South orlando - address: 4301 millenia blvd, orlando, fl 32839; phone: (407) 374-0033) who informed the contact that the fuel filter flange was fractured. The contact was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 12V557000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Orlando, FL, USA