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Mercedes-Benz USA LLC has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations its Sprinter vans have an air conditioning defect that causes the roof to leak.
If you owned or leased a 2010-2014 model year Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter 2500 or 3500 with a rear air conditioning unit, your rights may be affected by this class action settlement.
If approved, the Mercedes class action settlement will resolve allegations that Mercedes distributed certain Sprinter vans equipped with rear air conditioning units that caused water to leak into the interior of the van.
The Mercedes Sprinter class action lawsuit asserts claims for fraudulent concealment, violation of California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, California’s Consumers Legal Remedies Act, California’s Unfair Competition Law and the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. The complaint also asserts fraud and warranty claims.
Mercedes-Benz denies the allegations and maintains that there is no defect related to the design or installation of the air conditioning units in its Sprinter vans. However, the car company has agreed to settle the Sprinter class action lawsuit to avoid the burden and expense of ongoing litigation.
Class Members who wish to exclude themselves from or object to the Sprinter air conditioning settlement must do so no later than June 16, 2016.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Mercedes Sprinter settlement include all current and former owners or lessees of 2010-2014 model year Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 or 3500 vans equipped with the original air conditioning unit. To be eligible for benefits from this settlement, Class Members must have purchased or leased their vehicles in the United States.
Potential Award
If approved, the Mercedes class action settlement will provide for an extended warranty on the A/C units, reimbursement for reasonable costs of repairs, and a modification to the maintenance service checklist to include an inspection of the allegedly affected vans’ roofs for water marks or other signs of water damage.
Extended Warranty: Mercedes will extend the warranty on the original-equipment rear air conditioning units in the affected vans for covered water leaks to the first seven years or 125,000 miles of the vehicle’s life (whichever occurs first). The extended warranty will also cover damage to the vehicle’s upholstery, headliner, or other original equipment parts that are damaged by warranty-covered water leaks. To receive this benefit, Class Members must bring their vehicles to an authorized Sprinter Service Center within the extended warranty period.
Reimbursement for Repairs: Mercedes has agreed to reimburse reasonable and necessary costs for repairs that would have been covered by the extended warranty period. To receive this benefit, Class Members must submit a timely and valid Claim Form, copies of repair orders or itemized invoices, and proof of payment.
Update to Maintenance Checklist: Under the terms of the Sprinter class action settlement, Mercedes will also modify the “Maintenance Service/B-Service Sheet” checklist to include inspection of the interior roof for water marks or other signs of water damage near the rear air conditioning unit in the allegedly affected vans.
Proof of Purchase
Class Members who are seeking reimbursement for repairs that took place during the extended warranty period must submit copies of repair orders or itemized invoices and proof of payment.
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
9/29/2016
Case Name
Digby Adler Group, et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, Case No. 14-cv-02349-TEH, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Final Hearing
8/29/2016
UPDATE: On August 30, 2016, the court granted the Mercedes Sprinter Air Conditioner settlement final approval. Keep checking back and let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Digby Adler Group v. Mercedes-Benz USA
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 40007
College Station, TX 77842-4007
Class Counsel
Jonathan E. Gertler
CHAVEZ & GERTLER LLP
Phone: 415-381-5599
Anthony L. Label
THE VEEN FIRM PC
Phone: 415-673-4800
Defense Counsel
Troy M. Yoshino
Eric J. Knapp
Steven E. Swaney
CARROLL BURDICK & MCDONOUGH LLP
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35 thoughts onMercedes Sprinter Air Conditioner Class Action Settlement
I have reason to believe the water leak infiltrated & damaged my SAM in Jan. 2019. Currently, my car is at Mercedez Benz of West Houston & the car is not communicating with the computer to get a diagnosis; yet, they’re saying it’s the main engine control module. How can they be sure under the circumstances. Patrick, my service writer, got upset & hung up in my face, in response to reasonable questions.
a lot of people say the same thing ,please call the firm at the top
I have a 2007 Dodge Sprinter.And, I have reason to believe the water leak infiltrated & damaged my SAM in Jan. 2019. Currently, my car is at Mercedez Benz of West Houston & the car is not communicating with the computer to get a diagnosis; yet, they’re saying it’s the main engine control module. How can they be sure under the circumstances. Patrick, my service writer, got upset & hung up in my face, in response to reasonable questions.
I have a 2015 MB sprinter passenger van with leaking roof. Passengers get drenched whenever it rains. I took it to Mercedes Benz of Plano TX. They are asking for $3300.00 to fix their defective product.
Tony Aklnyede How did you got your problem resolved? Because I have same issue with the leaking roof.
I have a 2014 sprinter passenger van. Majorly leaking in the rear ac poured on our two year old. ?
I have a 2015 Sprinter with the roof AC and it has leaked since I bought it new. With all the rain lately here in Las Vegas, NV my interior has been getting swamped. Please someone start a class action suit for the newer Sprinter vans. I have the extended warranty so it should be covered(if it’s not covered then I’m not going to be happy) but that means the dealer gets to bill someone else and in the end no one takes responsibility for a mistake or poor design that people have been complaining about for years.
I also have the issue on a 2015 4×4 with a 40,000 miles and also purchased the MB extended warranty 7yr/175,000mi. Dealership wont fix under warranty and quoted $1,852.00 to fix leaking AC problem.
call the law firm at the top
I have a 2011 sprinter with rear a/c leak. I verified from dealer that I have an extended warranty on the a/c. They said only the motor and electrical is covered and I have to pay 1700 plus materials and tax. How can I change their mind.
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I have a 2015 MB sprinter passenger van with the same issue, roof ac water leak during the rain last week (23 Dec 2016) in California. I bought this vehicle in Nov 2014, but the model is 2015. I turned in the vehicle for repair last night 28 Dec 2016. Will the warranty be extended too?
Now that this is settled how do I get my sprinter repaired
call the law firm at the top
UPDATE: On August 30, 2016, the court granted the Mercedes Sprinter Air Conditioner settlement final approval. Keep checking back and let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.