HVAC Class Action Lawsuit
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HVAC Class Action Lawsuit
Anyone get a notice about this class action lawsuit in regards to the HVAC system emitting foul odor and/or mildewy odor...etc? I got a postcard but the website it points to is https://www.mercedeshvacsettlement.com/
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I received that as well. I did notice a funky outdoor come out of the A/C system recently, although I haven't driven the car in a while with the whole COVID-19 situation. When I go get it checked out I'll keep this in mind.
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Yes, got it, too. If you haven't had the issue and/or not paid for a repair out of your pocket, you can just ignore it, unless you wanna opt out of the class and reserve your right to sue directly. All cars will be covered fully (during warranty) or partially for up to 10 years if the issue occurs in the future. If you have or had the issue and paid for a cleaning in the past or are going to pay one between now and December, you'll have to file a claim. But for cleanings after December, it will be handled by the dealerships directly.
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Yes, got it, too. If you haven't had the issue and/or not paid for a repair out of your pocket, you can just ignore it, unless you wanna opt out of the class and reserve your right to sue directly. All cars will be covered fully (during warranty) or partially for up to 10 years if the issue occurs in the future. If you have or had the issue and paid for a cleaning in the past or are going to pay one between now and December, you'll have to file a claim. But for cleanings after December, it will be handled by the dealerships directly.
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Anyone get a notice about this class action lawsuit in regards to the HVAC system emitting foul odor and/or mildewy odor...etc? I got a postcard but the website it points to is https://www.mercedeshvacsettlement.com/
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Yeah, mine came with the cabin fragrance thing and I have topped it a few times in the last year or so. Works well and dont have an issue. Now, my wife's Range Rover, that stinks at the moment.
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A mildew/mold foul order is a common occurance in many cars especially in warm humid climates when using your A/C. It's easy to eliminate. Use a disinfectant such as a Lysol spray and spay it into the cabin air intake. Our W205 intake is located under the hood (right rear at the firewall) with an easy to remove filter covering it. Turn on the A/C with fan speed on high and spray. Doesn't take a lot of disinfectant to eliminate the odor. Car parts stores have this disinfectant but at a much higher price. A class action lawsuit because of this...what lawyers won't try to do! Hold on, just wait a bit longer, the lawyers are going to try filing lawsuits because of the Corona Virus. I've already seen indications of this in my city - New Orleans, the personal injury lawsuit center of the country.
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Generally yes I would agree with you on the easy fix however in this case it seems they're stating there is a "defective design" in certain models up to 2019. This implies to me its not just the filter which you can replace and all be fine. It seems to indicate something along the ducting that can collect mold..etc. Of course I am speculating here but that is what it sounds like to me in this case.
And contrary to one comment, while the lawyers are making money they didn’t create the problem and Mercedes could / should have stepped up, like my local dealer did, and taken care of the problem for their customers. Instead some unscrupulous dealers made a ton of money on cleanings and “repairs” that ultimately had to be redone. Fortunately the lawyers forced Mercedes, despite their disclaimer to not admitting liability, to do the right thing. I don’t have any problem with them getting paid for providing that service.
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Interestingly, my (terrible) dealership just emailed me a SPECIAL OFFER to clean the HVAC system and replace the cabin air filter for ONLY $225. The timing is impeccable given the HVAC class action mailings.
