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Mercedes-Benz electrical drain defect class action overview:
- Who: A group of Mercedes-Benz drivers are suing the automaker.
- Why: The plaintiffs say a number of Mercedes vehicles have a defect that causes the battery to drain “rapidly and unexpectedly.”
- Where: The lawsuit was filed in a New Jersey federal court.
A broad swath of Mercedes-Benz vehicles made between 2004 and 2022 have a defect that causes the batteries in the vehicles to drain “rapidly and unexpectedly,” a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiffs Lewis Young, Enrique Perez, Merissa Jones, Valeriu Matei, Teresa Isom, Linda Blackwell, Kia Watson, Muhammed Jackson, Levanda Gayden, Jackie Rasmussen, Siro Brenes, Carl Clark, Andrea Geoly and Keith Colwell filed the class action complaint against Mercedes-Benz USA LLC and Daimler AG Sept. 12 in a New Jersey federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
This lawsuit arises out of a defect that causes the battery in Mercedes vehicles to suddenly drain, the plaintiffs say.
According to the plaintiffs, the defect arises from a common electrical system used across vehicles manufactured between 2004 and 2022, including but not limited to Mercedes Class S, C, A, CLA, CLS, G, GLA, GLK, GLC, ML, GLE, GL, GLS and E vehicles.
“In all vehicles, the [defect] causes the battery to suddenly drain, preventing the car from starting, potentially stranding the occupants and endangering their safety,” the plaintiffs alleges.
As a result, the cars are unsafe, unreliable and undesirable, the plaintiffs say.
Mercedes knew about defect but didn’t fix it, lawsuit alleges
Based on customer complaints, repair data, and other internal sources, Mercedes knew or should have known about the existence of the defect and its consequences, the Mercedes-Benz lawsuit alleges.
“Nevertheless, Mercedes has never offered to repair the Electrical Drain Defect or otherwise compensate Class Members for their injuries resulting from the defect which it has not repaired,” it says.
Mercedes continues to market its vehicles as safe and reliable, leaving purchasers to carry the costs of dealing with the defect, the plaintiffs state.
As a result, plaintiffs overpaid for their vehicles and had expenses related to the flaw, they say.
They’re looking to represent anyone who purchased or leased a Mercedes vehicle containing the electrical drain defect rendering them subject to any remedial- or counter-measure.
The plaintiffs are suing for fraudulent concealment, unjust enrichment, breach of warranty, breach of fair dealing and breaches of state consumer laws.
They are seeking certification of the class action lawsuit, an injunction forcing Mercedes to treat the problem, restitution, damages, fees, costs and a jury trial.
Meanwhile, in July, Mercedes-Benz agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve allegations its interior Burl Walnut trim is defective and can fade.
What do you think of the allegations in this Mercedes-Benz class action lawsuit? Let us know in the comments!
The plaintiff is represented by Christopher A. Seeger, Scott A. George and Christopher Ayers of Seeger Weiss LLP, and James E. Cecchi and Caroline F. Bartlett of Carella, Byrne, Cecchi, Olstein, Brody & Agnello, P.C.
The Mercedes-Benz class action lawsuit is Lewis Young et al., v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-05502 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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35 thoughts onMercedes-Benz class action alleges vehicles contain electrical drain defect
I bought in Dec 28/21 Mercedes S 500 Model Year 2022 and constantly have problems with the car battery. Three times car engine shutoff, while driving, lose acceleration at the highway speeds. I went three times to Mercedes Dealer and now it the 4th time that I need to bring car to Mercedes Dealer.
I have a 2008 SLK 350 Mercedes Benz I bought it with 23,000 miles on it the car was spotless it went to Mercedes because of a drain on the battery nobody can figure it out I’m being charged all kinds of money and now they want to talk to my car I’ve been stranded on the road miles from the house with my wife atmosphere multiple times please add me to the list. I haven’t been able to drive my car for over 2 and 1/2 months and the drain on the battery caused my radio my alternator and other components in the car to not work properly and all my navigation also it is thousands of dollars and upwards of almost 11,000 and I still haven’t got my car fixed I’ve already lost my job because I couldn’t get a ride back and forth please add me to the list
Please add me to this , my 2005 Mercedes is currently at a Mercedes dealership service department and has many problems and it all started with the battery draining and causing other things to malfunction, short out or whatever happens , I am no mechanic. But I am now without a car and about to lose my home because I need transportation for work and my son ( I am a single mom ) and Mercedes is refusing to work on my car !! And I have a warranty that caps at $5,000.00 so I am completely blown away they are telling me my car is not worth fixing but I don’t have a choice I have payments on a loan for it , and this all started with the battery draining rapidly I was stranded many times alone with my young child and when I would get a new battery everything would be perfect for a little while but then eventually dead battery ….. please help
Hi on a 2007 S class 550 who do I join or contact for the class action lawsuit my email clevesuburilty@yahoo.com
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I have a 2021 GLB and I been receiving critical warning sign everyday about the low battery ! This car has some serious electric issue. The fan big front machine fan suddenly stopped working, AC doesn’t work and the driver side light doesn’t turn on. I AM SHOCKED as this is just a year old car. I wish I had read this before I even bought it. Please add me on this list.
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I Have A 2007 Mercedes-Benz s550 I’m Having The Same Problems I Have Spent Over 4500.00 On This Car New Batteries, Alternators, And Starter This Is RIDICULOUS This Suppose Too Be A Luxury Car Not A Lemon…Add Me Too This Class Action Lawsuit
My Battery Stay Drain I Bought A New Battery Car Start Up! Next Morning NOTHING! Took Battery Back Too Dealership Got New Battery Work Good For 2 Days ! Battery Light Came On Again Parked Car Next Day NOTHING Car Won’t Start ! It’s Something Draining My Battery Alternator, And Stater Is Brand New! When I Drove It The Car Would Jump Out Of Drive Into Neutral Several Times! I Would Coast Off The Freeway Too A Convenient Store Or On The Median Turn Car Off Put In Park Start Back Up Into Drive And Drive About 40 mph Home Praying That It Wouldn’t Shift Gears Its Very Dangerous Driving This Mercedes I Could Of Had A Major Accident And Could Of Got Killed Or Killed Someone Else!
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Mercedes-Benz electrical drain defect class action overview
Please I’m just bout to loose my mind with mercedes recalls 2 vehicles and nothing buy more diagnoses excused and lies I’m broke bout to loose my longevity after already surviving major traumatic experience s my children can’t take no more they don’t understand they r not adults .unreal
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