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Update:
- Mercedes-Benz must face class action claims that its 2015-2019 C-Class vehicles suffer from a manufacturing defect that causes raw fuel to leak within the engine compartment, endangering drivers, a Georgia federal judge ruled.
- On Nov. 1, U.S. District Judge William M. Ray II issued an order denying Mercedes-Benz’ motion to dismiss the class action lawsuit, which drivers refiled after mediation failed.
- The automaker argued that the drivers’ claims should be dismissed because it extended the warranty program for the 2015 to 2019 Mercedes W205 vehicles and C300 models.
- But Judge Ray said the drivers do not simply seek reimbursement for the repairs but also damages to reflect the diminished value of the vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Consumers in a class action lawsuit alleging Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles come with a defective fuel hose prone to leaks were ordered to mediation by a federal judge.
- Why: The judge found that the automaker had taken some steps to rectify the alleged problems, but acknowledged that mediation may not be successful.
- Where: The class action lawsuit is pending in Georgia federal court
(Aug. 27, 2022)
Consumers who say that 2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles, including its popular C300 models, suffer from a manufacturing defect that causes raw fuel to leak within the engine compartment, endangering drivers, are heading to mediation under a new ruling by a federal judge in the class action lawsuit.
U.S. District Judge William M. Ray II issued a six-month stay on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class class action lawsuit. Judge Ray encouraged the plaintiffs and the automaker to try to work out the allegations in mediation, pointing out that Mercedes-Benz extended warranty coverage to the leaky fuel pump defect alleged in the lawsuit.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class class action lawsuit
Lead plaintiffs Nicholas Rosen, Tamer Nassar, and Reginald St. Jean claimed in a class action lawsuit filed in February that Mercedes-Benz is aware of the defect and intentionally conceals it from consumers.
Rosen, Nassar, and St. Jean want to represent a Nationwide Class of current or former owners of 2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles.
The Mercedes-Benz vehicles’ propensity to leak fuel can lead to dangerous situations including the inhalation of fumes, vehicle stalling, and vehicle fire, according to the class action lawsuit. Plaintiffs claim Mercedes-Benz is “unable or unwilling” to repair the C-Class vehicles, often telling consumers the repair of fuel system components is not covered under warranty.
This refusal includes towards drivers who have new vehicle warranties and certified pre-owned warranties, which cover 48 months or 50,000 miles and 60 months with unlimited mileage from the in-service date, respectively, say plaintiffs.
“Mercedes-Benz has done nothing to address or correct the Fuel Leak Defect when it manifests in the Class Vehicles,” states the class action lawsuit. “Instead, Mercedes-Benz has denied their requests to provide a repair under warranty and instead forced Class members to pay out of pocket.”
Plaintiffs claim they and Class Members would not have chosen to purchase the vehicles or paid substantially less for them if they had known about the defect.
Rosen, Nassar, and St. Jean allege Mercedes-Benz violated California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act, the California Business & Professions Code § 17200, the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act, and the Georgia Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
The plaintiffs are seeking actual, general, special, incidental, statutory, punitive, and consequential damages for themselves and Class Members.
Although the automaker received a temporary reprieve in this case, Mercedes-Benz was part of a nationwide recall this month involving multiple car manufacturers after it found some vehicles had problems with their child restraint systems.
Do you own a Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicle that is suffering from a fuel leak? Let us know in the comments!
The plaintiffs are represented by E. Adam Webb, Matthew C. Klase, and G. Franklin Lemond, Jr. of Webb, Klase & Lemond, LLC, and Matthew D. Schelkopf, Joseph B. Kenney, and Lori G. Kier of Sauder Schelkopf.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Class Action Lawsuit is Rosen et al v. Mercedes-Benz USA, L.L.C. et al, Case No. 1:21-cv-00787-WMR, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division.
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79 thoughts onMercedes-Benz class action over fuel leak to proceed
I have the same issue with my 2015 C300. Strong gas smell on cold mornings in and around the car. Causes bad headaches. Is it too late to join this class action? Something needs to be done asap!
I have a 2015 Mercedes C300. I have taken my car in several times. I have had the high pressure fuel pump replaced and a couple of the lines replaced and it STILL smells of gas inside the cabin of my car. I don’t know what else to do.
My 2015 c300 is displaying the same issue. iS it too late to be a part of this class action
I have a 2015 C300
I have the same problem
I’m having the same problem I brought a c300 2016 has a gas smell in the morning start when cold start . It has cause me to not use it because my sister is pregnant and very toxic smell !!
I purchased a 2016 C300 and the gas smell is overwhelming I took vehicle back where I purchased from and they stated they didn’t see a leak. You don’t smell it all the time but when you do it has my head hurting and I be dizzy even if I let window down and it’s to cold to ride with it down all the time so I have since just parked car.So I need more info
I purchased a 2016 C300W. I noticed the gas smell in the car when it was cold outside. I called Mercedes Dealership and they said they had no recalls or issues and was not covered under warranty. Since I only smelled it in cold weather and Covid hit, it wasn’t repaired until Jan 2022. Last night, the car spewed a full tank of gas and I had to leave it in a parking lot! Not only a huge inconvenience but breathing those fumes, whether detected strong or not was toxic. I had to use my inhaler more in the last two years that ever and finally making the connection!
I had a c300 2018 which started having engine issues (piston misfiring) along with gas leak. Horrible car. The sun roof would get stuck, the backup camera would stop working whilst using it, the radio would stop working.
I purchased 2016 MB C300 4MATIC 08/2021 from a dealer in Marietta. I have been sleeping gas in cabin since late October 2021 when it started getting cold. I only smell it upon initial start up in cabin and around hood of car when cool outside or turn AC on while car is warming up idling. all warranties have expired on car but this needs to be a recall ASAP
Yes I have a 2017 C 300 please add me. I took it to Mercedes and they said it was covered under the extended warranty, but charged me for a leaking hose, which I thought was part of the warranty.