MB HVAC settlement
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MB HVAC settlement
Please log on to the website below and check if you vin is part of the MB HVAC settlement
https://www.mercedeshvacsettlement.com/
https://www.mercedeshvacsettlement.com/
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Yep, that’s why I keep telling everyone to contact MB Corporate and lodge a formal complaint regarding the brake/ shimmering of the car at certain speeds. I also have one in at NHTS. It’s ridiculous that they will not accept responsibility for it
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I received my letter in the mail today as well. While I find the air in the cabin to be a bit stale. it by no means is sour like mold. I did have that issue in my Audi. <-- They repurchased that car as it was in many pieces to try and fix the issue. They did not, just know it's an invasive procedure to fix the mold.
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True that, however they all don’t do anything until they absolutely have to. I have had 2 lemon lawsuits and a buyback. All because they refused to do the right thing until the were forced to do so and had no chance because of overwhelming evidence
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Interesting how it says “when” your a/c starts to smell. They must know it gonna go bad eventually. Must be a bad design.
See #13
This is the detailed version
https://www.mercedeshvacsettlement.c...33&inline=true
See #13
This is the detailed version
https://www.mercedeshvacsettlement.c...33&inline=true
Last edited by mobster600; May 12, 2020 at 11:16 PM.
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I dont understand this settlement. Granted, I didn't read all the documentation, but I have never owned a car that didn't have mold/musk smell from the AC. This happens in all cars, when condensation stays in the air vents. I have always gotten around this by turning off my AC about 8 minutes prior to destination, and increasing the air flow and temp to dry out the vents. After that, I have never had a problem with my E class. Anyway, unless the smell is the result of something different than that, I find this lawsuit simply the nature of litigious America.
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I dont understand this settlement. Granted, I didn't read all the documentation, but I have never owned a car that didn't have mold/musk smell from the AC. This happens in all cars, when condensation stays in the air vents. I have always gotten around this by turning off my AC about 8 minutes prior to destination, and increasing the air flow and temp to dry out the vents. After that, I have never had a problem with my E class. Anyway, unless the smell is the result of something different than that, I find this lawsuit simply the nature of litigious America.
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I dont understand this settlement. Granted, I didn't read all the documentation, but I have never owned a car that didn't have mold/musk smell from the AC. This happens in all cars, when condensation stays in the air vents. I have always gotten around this by turning off my AC about 8 minutes prior to destination, and increasing the air flow and temp to dry out the vents. After that, I have never had a problem with my E class. Anyway, unless the smell is the result of something different than that, I find this lawsuit simply the nature of litigious America.
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Yes, that would be nice, but I think the REST function is kind of like that? Anyway, I was simply saying that this isn't an MB specific issue, and is a more widespread issue. I dont think any carmaker has a built in solution to this problem and I dont feel that MB should be punished here for something that is industry wide.
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Yes, that would be nice, but I think the REST function is kind of like that? Anyway, I was simply saying that this isn't an MB specific issue, and is a more widespread issue. I dont think any carmaker has a built in solution to this problem and I dont feel that MB should be punished here for something that is industry wide.
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1- cleaning the evaporator using foam / solution, through the evaporator sensor opening.
2- Ozone generator treatment.
3- replacing HVAC filters
It is believed because the evaporator is placed at straight/ vertical position, moisture styas trapped inaide the fins and doesn't drip down.
Even in our 2019 GLS with less than 6000km. The dealer conducted this repair as the AC started to smell.
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From what I have seen, the dealer does an A/C disinfection service:
1- cleaning the evaporator using foam / solution, through the evaporator sensor opening.
2- Ozone generator treatment.
3- replacing HVAC filters
It is believed because the evaporator is placed at straight/ vertical position, moisture styas trapped inaide the fins and doesn't drip down.
Even in our 2019 GLS with less than 6000km. The dealer conducted this repair as the AC started to smell.
1- cleaning the evaporator using foam / solution, through the evaporator sensor opening.
2- Ozone generator treatment.
3- replacing HVAC filters
It is believed because the evaporator is placed at straight/ vertical position, moisture styas trapped inaide the fins and doesn't drip down.
Even in our 2019 GLS with less than 6000km. The dealer conducted this repair as the AC started to smell.
I own, or have owned, 5 Mercedes from the list, GL, ML, and 3 E class. None have developed a musky smell (thank goodness). I live in a mostly dry environment so maybe I am just lucky. A/C runs all the time. Even so, I appreciate the extended warranty that would still cover my current rides.
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From what I have seen, the dealer does an A/C disinfection service:
1- cleaning the evaporator using foam / solution, through the evaporator sensor opening.
2- Ozone generator treatment.
3- replacing HVAC filters
It is believed because the evaporator is placed at straight/ vertical position, moisture styas trapped inaide the fins and doesn't drip down.
Even in our 2019 GLS with less than 6000km. The dealer conducted this repair as the AC started to smell.
1- cleaning the evaporator using foam / solution, through the evaporator sensor opening.
2- Ozone generator treatment.
3- replacing HVAC filters
It is believed because the evaporator is placed at straight/ vertical position, moisture styas trapped inaide the fins and doesn't drip down.
Even in our 2019 GLS with less than 6000km. The dealer conducted this repair as the AC started to smell.
