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UPDATE: On Dec. 26, 2020, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving settlement checks from the Mercedes HVAC class action settlement worth as much as $300. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!
A settlement website is live for a Mercedes class action deal that will cover around 2.5 million vehicles allegedly equipped with moldy heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
While the website is live, it is not accepting claims yet. Top Class Actions will provide claim filing instructions as soon as they become available.
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Plaintiffs asked the court to preliminarily approve the Mercedes class action settlement in December 2019.
Under the terms of the proposed settlement, Class Members will include current and former owners or lessees of the following Mercedes vehicles: Mercedes-Benz 2008-19 C-Class, 2010-15 GLK-Class, 2012-17 CLS-Class, 2010-19 E-Class, 2015-19 GLA-Class, 2013-16 GL-Class, 2016-19 GLE-Class, 2017-19 GLS-Class, 2012-15 M-Class and 2016-19 GLC-Class.
If granted final approval, the Mercedes class action settlement will provide compensation for owners and leasees of these vehicles for previous HVAC repairs. The company will reportedly pay an unlimited amount to compensate Mercedes drivers for past repairs by an authorized service provider.
Although the payments have no limit, the settlement limits repairs done by an independent service provider to a maximum of $300 per repair. Only $900 in independent service provider repairs will be covered per vehicle.
In addition to past repairs compensation, the Mercedes class action settlement will provide 100 percent coverage for future repairs, if the repairs fall within the vehicle’s warranty coverage period which is four years of the in-service date, or 50,000 miles – whichever is earliest.
Seventy percent coverage will be provided for repairs within the earlier of eight years from the in-service date or 100,000 miles. Fifty percent coverage will be provided for repairs within the earlier of 10 years from the in-service date or 125,000 miles.
In order to receive compensation for past or future repairs, settlement Class Members will need to submit a valid claim form online or through mail. Claim forms will need to be supported with documentation of repairs.
“Class Members can receive Qualified Future Repairs by bringing their Vehicle to an Authorized Service Center, which will determine eligibility and perform the repairs,” the Mercedes class action settlement agreement notes.
“Dispute resolution is available for Class Members who dispute their reimbursements or believe they are wrongfully denied coverage.”
The settlement is currently pending preliminary approval. If the terms are granted initial approval, the settlement will likely proceed to the claims process. If the settlement is rejected, the terms may need to be changed in order to move forward.
Was your Mercedes vehicle affected by the alleged HVAC defect? Share your story in the comment section below.
Plaintiffs’ attorneys are Ketan A. Patel of Corpus Law Patel LLC and Jonathan D. Selbin, Annika K. Martin and Sean A. Petterson of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP.
The Mercedes HVAC Defect Class Action Lawsuits are Sunil Amin, et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, et al., Case No. 1:17-cv-01701, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia; Bhatt, et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, Case No. 2:16-cv-03171, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California; and Biase, et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA, Case No. 2:18-cv-17128, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
240 thoughts onMercedes HVAC Class Action Lawsuit Website is Now Live
We had to go through this also both my 2016 E350 and my wife’s 2017 E350, where can I send the invoices? Or how to claim ⁶.
I have a 2017 GLS 450 and has this foul Oder from the AC
I don’t think I submitted my claim in time but my 2013 glk has this issue. What should I expect when I take it back for this recurring issue. It’s barely been 2 years since I paid $250 to fix it in 2019.
I have the same horrible smell with my ac / heating system sometimes I rather taking a cab instead of driving .please advise me on how to get this problem fix.
2013 Mercedes benz i had to replace the key switch that cause me 2300 for a switch. I feel like that’s show have been warranty for a key
I own a Glk350 mer-benz I didn’t know about the law sues and I haven’t had it’s fix yet how do I find about the claims to get my refund for the HVAC
I am having the same horrible smell coming from my ac vent where can I go to fix my car on that
I have a Mercedes a class and had the filters replaced but still smell a very moldy odor, I have experienced headaches and stuffy nose symptoms and I am shocked being that this is a brand new luxury car.
I own a 2014 E350 and I have smelled an odor on and off for over a year I bought it. I have changed the filter and the odor comes back. I have used air freshener and Lysol and it works as long as I freshen it up regularly. I am non smoker, and no one smokes in my car. Please put me in for this claim.
I have filed a claim. When will I hear from it?
I have a 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA; purchased it. What can I do at this point?
I own a Mercedes 2017 E-400 coupe and I want to file a claim
My 2017 GLC was affected. Bad smell. Cost of repair $517 by dealer.