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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
2015 c 300 and I have the same gas smell. Took car in for service and no one advise me of any issues. Taking back to dealership this week.
I have a c300 2015 and experiencing the same issue ( State of Pa)
I have the very same problem, gas fumes leaking into the cabin of my mercedes C class 2016. It has just been diagnosed and is in the repair shop for a whopping $1200 bill.
Have a 2017 clk350 with strong gas smell
I purchased a 2017 C300 brand new. I
started smelling gas, at first I thought it was the vehicles in front of me. the smell got increasing worst. When I went to get my emissions test. I was told it was the gas cap . I took it to MB dealer and bought s new cap but they did not mention the fuel line. When I called the dealer, I was told it would be two weeks before they could get it in. The smell continued and got increasingly worst, my eyes begin to burn every time I drove my car. Finally I took it to another MB dealer and was told they would check it out and sure enough the fuel line was defected and they replaced it but did not say until I mention same problem from other C300 owner was experiencing the same problem.
I have a 2017 C 300. The gas smell started about a week ago. I am in the process of finding a solution. My mechanic did mot find anything wrong. I will be contacting the Mercedes Dealership Service department.
2015 C300. In California. Strong gas odor under the hood and in our garage where we park. Purchased it used in 2018. Our mechanic didn’t see anything leaking but noticed the gas odor. Did some research, and there is a class action lawsuit with many owners experiencing the same problem. Will be contacting MB about this issue.
We had a 2014 c300 with fuel leak issues. Paid for repairs, which were faulty. Within days a fire occurred resulting in a total loss
Buenas tardes, soy Martín Guevara escribo desde Ecuador- Quito, tengo un Mercedes benz c300 año 2015, el mismo que presenta el problema de fuga de combustible y ningún taller mercedes benz en ecuador quiere realizar la reparación del mismo, quisiera saber cuál es la solución y reparación del daño puesto que está en riesgo mi seguridad y la de mi familia.
I’m located here in Myrtle Beach and they as well as the corporate office are refusing to help me fix my 2015 C300 that is leaking fuel Into the cabin. I was never told about this lawsuit by them. I am a nurse and am very concerned for myself and my son. I am outraged that they refuse to help me and are saying that I am now 20K miles over the extended warranty in this lawsuit
Total BS on their part. Safety should be their number one concern right? We purchased ours used in 2018 and experiencing this problem. Noticed your post is over a year ago, has MB resolved this issue for you?
We have the same gas odor problem with our 2016 C300. Apparently, there was a recall notice issued April 2022 under No. 202203003 but our Mercedes Dealer is telling us something to the effect “that recall doesn’t exist”. When we go to to the Mercedes web site and enter the VIN number, there is no recall noted. We had our non-dealer Mercedes mechanic look at it and he looked-up the parts noted on the original recall notice. When he tried to look up the parts for purchase, he learned that the parts are not available. When we asked our local Mercedes dealer to take a look at it to estimate the repair, they told us the earliest they can get our car scheduled is late January 2023 (I am writing this on December 1, 2022.
Same problem with a Mercedes-Benz 2015 C 300. The gas will spray out of the vents on your face and into your eyes causing unreversable damage. Do not ignore this and have it fixed immediately.