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Haven't logged in for a while since I sold my R in 2019. Got an email yesterday from the "Settlement Administrator" for the class action suit against Mercedes for their diesel emissions - so thought I'd make a quick post. Note: I'm in Canada, but assuming a similar settlement is happening in the US. Current as well as former owners are entitled to file a claim.
As I said - I think a settlement has been reached for the US and Canada - so any current or former BlueTec owner has to file a claim before March sometime.
As an aside: Mercedes should bring out an updated R in an EV version. There still is no vehicle out there that combines the packaging for people and "stuff" in a lifted wagon-ish form factor.
A bit of a bump and a question. I also have not logged in for a while, apologies if I am out of the loop and this issue has been covered for Canada.
I signed up as part of the class, but have not heard anything on timing. Any updates? My R is in for the brake booster recall inspection and a B service this morning. I asked the dealer service advisor when I booked the appointment and they said they had ‘nothing listed’ for my model yet. From my quick reading of the class action website I expect my car will need to get some kind of ‘Field Measure’ installed by the dealer prior to any settlement? Any ideas out there on when we may get notified of the field measure?
I just had the Dieselgate emissions work completed on my 2010 R350 BlueTec in the USA.
They replace a LOT of stuff. Its basically everything behind the Turbo. Took 1 week for the service.
intake manifold swirl-flap thingy (aka intake port shut-off actuator)
PCV valve/air-oil separator
Turbo downpipe
EGR valve and cooler
O2/NOX/EGT sensors
Main/secondary cat converters
DPF
adblue/DEF nozzle and control system
adblue/DEF drain and fill
coolant? I don't know if they flushed out all the old coolant, but they definitely opened the system and added fluid
exhaust system - they re-used the muffler and tips but everything in between the turbo and rear suspension is brand new including the clamps
knock sensor or cam sensor? Some fresh-looking wiring around there
Glow plug ECU
ECM with part number A642-900-98-01 / Bosch 0281036317- looks like this is a newer model similar to what is in the 2021 Sprinter 2500
What they didn't replace:
Turbo? I'm not sure if they replaced this or not as I didn't write down the serial number of the old one. The new one might be a refurb unit. ITs still A Garret GTB2056V (A642-090-57-80)
Fuel injectors - would be good to remove injectors and have them sonic-cleaned and bench-flow tested if over 200,000 km
I'm not sure if glowplugs ever need to be touched on these cars, but I figure its a good thing to pull and replace seals
"throttle" aka airflow control valve between intercooler and turbo outlet was not touched
oil - you do NOT get a free oil change
engine air filters - I think they reused my old ones
Recommended service to do in tandem:
do the oil cooler replacement if it hasn't already been done since it will leak eventually - my dealer charges $600 for that work (includes oil/filter change) when already doing the emissions
fuel filter and lines if they haven't been done
vacuum pump gasket and front cover Viton seal
oil filter housing gaskets (if over 150,000 miles/200,000 km )
engine air filters (if older than 20,000 miles/30,000 km).
serpentine/accessory belt with tensioner, pulleys, water pump (if over 150,000 miles/200,000 km)
Changes noticed:
Improved accelerator pedal response.
Power seems unchanged, but its tough to gauge on a heavy car like this. Will need to see if there are any tuners out there that can bump up the HP/torque with all the new jazz... Hopefully the ECU was updated to be OBD-flash capable like teh 2012 model.
fuel economy per the digital readout hasn't changed - but I'll need to drive much more to see if there are any longterm changes.
Adblue/DEF consumption increase: TBD
Can't wait for the ~$3000 reimbursement in the mail!
Last edited by phatvw; Jul 26, 2022 at 09:37 PM.
Reason: link to MB warranty
A bit of a bump and a question. I also have not logged in for a while, apologies if I am out of the loop and this issue has been covered for Canada.
I signed up as part of the class, but have not heard anything on timing. Any updates? My R is in for the brake booster recall inspection and a B service this morning. I asked the dealer service advisor when I booked the appointment and they said they had ‘nothing listed’ for my model yet. From my quick reading of the class action website I expect my car will need to get some kind of ‘Field Measure’ installed by the dealer prior to any settlement? Any ideas out there on when we may get notified of the field measure?
Cheers from Calgary
I asked my dealership a few months ago and they told me they will let me know when the Field Measure arrive. I am going to ask them if they will do the same as mentioned by phatvw. I am in Toronto. Canada and US can be different.
I asked my dealership a few months ago and they told me they will let me know when the Field Measure arrive. I am going to ask them if they will do the same as mentioned by phatvw. I am in Toronto. Canada and US can be different.
There is the reply, they don't want to confirm. Anyone in Canada has completed this services? I highly suspect they will do the same for Canada, as I remember US VW diesel customers got a free car but Canada got nothing?
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Thank you for your email. The Settlement in Canada is specific to Canadian Settlement Class Members.
Owners and lessees of BlueTEC II diesel vehicles in the U.S. may be eligible to file a claim in the U.S. Settlement. Visit www.MBBlueTecSettlement.com for more information on the U.S. Settlement. A Settlement Class Member who has submitted a valid claim for compensation under the U.S. settlement will not be eligible to submit a claim in this Settlement for a Settlement Class Member payment in connection with the vehicle for which compensation was claimed in the U.S. settlement.
As the third-party administrator for the Kalra v. Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. Settlement, we are only able to provide information related to this matter.
Thank you for contacting the Mercedes-Benz Canada (MBC) Customer Assistance Centre.
Please note that the specific components vary by model and model year. Your preferred dealership can provide further details regarding your particular vehicle. You can also go to the settlement website (www.bluetecsettlement.ca) and enter your VIN under the “I Would Like To…” tab. If the Field Measure is already available for your vehicle, the dropdown section under “Field Measure Completed?” will list what components are to be replaced.
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