Class action lawsuit to be filed against Mercedes alleges AMG 63 V8 defects
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Okay that's a fair assessment.
And I do understand that there are bad runs on anything, food, clothes, you name it. But what I don't like is if they (MB) continue to make it that way and then cover it up through a silent recall. Also unlike a Honda Accord if one of our engines grenades it's going to be $50k+ for a crate engine. I have a bumper to bumer warranty for two years so I'm not personally worried, but this defect "could" affect our resale value substantially down the road. 
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Okay that's a fair assessment. And I do understand that there are bad runs on anything, food, clothes, you name it. But what I don't like is if they (MB) continue to make it that way and then cover it up through a silent recall. Also unlike a Honda Accord if one of our engines grenades it's going to be $50k+ for a crate engine. I have a bumper to bumer warranty for two years so I'm not personally worried, but this defect "could" affect our resale value substantially down the road.
And I do understand that there are bad runs on anything, food, clothes, you name it. But what I don't like is if they (MB) continue to make it that way and then cover it up through a silent recall. Also unlike a Honda Accord if one of our engines grenades it's going to be $50k+ for a crate engine. I have a bumper to bumer warranty for two years so I'm not personally worried, but this defect "could" affect our resale value substantially down the road. 
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Only with a repair kit, after the symptoms appear.
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Just talked to the lead attorney to get an update. He told me that they filed an amended complaint adding more litigants to the case. MB was served recently and they are waiting for them to respond. I'll check back with him again in a few months.
He also added that they just recently settled a class action with BMW over engine defects as well, that case was filed in 2009. Litigants received cash and an extended warranty.
He also added that they just recently settled a class action with BMW over engine defects as well, that case was filed in 2009. Litigants received cash and an extended warranty.
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From: Justin, Texas
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Add me to this posting... Can't wait, have had the 'ticking' for a while, and the dealership never says anything about it. I did see one in the service area all torn down when I was buying mine. It was an 07, valvetrain all messed up.
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Someone should tell them about all the fuel sending units puking fuel over and over even after the recall to supposedly fix this problem in the E55's.
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Is this the sound in question?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29_co...e_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29_co...e_gdata_player
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Yes sir....lifters, tappets and/or adjusters.
I'm assuming that's your car ? If so, hopefully still under warranty.
Edit:Unfortunately, I've heard this sound all too often when looking at '09's
I'm assuming that's your car ? If so, hopefully still under warranty.
Edit:Unfortunately, I've heard this sound all too often when looking at '09's
Last edited by starbrite; Feb 11, 2012 at 05:20 PM.
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Is this the sound in question?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29_co...e_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29_co...e_gdata_player
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Mine sounds exactly like this was told it is normal by a few Amg techs at 3 dealers
I don't buy it I heard a few 63 engine with no noise.
I don't think it is the adjusters was told the adjusters going bad sound like a loud clack , can this be lifters?
Btw I only get this on the right side and from the paperwork on my car
The right cams and lifters were replace befor I purchased the car
What do you think????
I don't buy it I heard a few 63 engine with no noise.
I don't think it is the adjusters was told the adjusters going bad sound like a loud clack , can this be lifters?
Btw I only get this on the right side and from the paperwork on my car
The right cams and lifters were replace befor I purchased the car
What do you think????
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I don't think it is the adjusters was told the adjusters going bad sound like a loud clack , can this be lifters?
Btw I only get this on the right side and from the paperwork on my car
The right cams and lifters were replace befor I purchased the car
What do you think????
Btw I only get this on the right side and from the paperwork on my car
The right cams and lifters were replace befor I purchased the car
What do you think????
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I have an aftermarket warranty through NAC. I definitely don't remember this sound when i bought the car. The guy I bought it from had the lifters replaced under warranty, and that was less than a year before I bought it. Haven't read the warranty specific to this but sure hope it's covered.!
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I have an aftermarket warranty through NAC. I definitely don't remember this sound when i bought the car. The guy I bought it from had the lifters replaced under warranty, and that was less than a year before I bought it. Haven't read the warranty specific to this but sure hope it's covered.!
**See this sticky post for info : https://mbworld.org/forums/2518219-post1.html
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On my way to the dealership now for their diagnosis. Also hear what sounds like a pulley bearing going out, but I'm no expert I just know these sounds are new. We shall see if NAC is in the mood to replace engine parts.
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FWIW my 156 is quiet so far with about 8K miles and normal readings from the last oil analysis at 6K. Will do another sample in about 3 weeks. Oil analysis can be a powerful weapon to convince MBUSA to take action.
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Just talked to the lead attorney to get an update. He told me that they filed an amended complaint adding more litigants to the case. MB was served recently and they are waiting for them to respond. I'll check back with him again in a few months.
He also added that they just recently settled a class action with BMW over engine defects as well, that case was filed in 2009. Litigants received cash and an extended warranty.
He also added that they just recently settled a class action with BMW over engine defects as well, that case was filed in 2009. Litigants received cash and an extended warranty.
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**Update**
I spoke to the lead attorney again today to get an update. Here's the latest... Mercedes (of course) has been trying very hard to have the case and its various facets dismissed. A judge will decide by July whether the whole case or only certain portions will proceed, or he could dismiss it entirely.
There are around 30,000 people in the class! I was shocked to hear this as I just assumed it was a relatively small number, something like 500 or so. He reminded me that this covers all of the 6.3 models from 2007-2011, C63, S63, E63 etc etc
The lead attorney is Neil Goro, and he would be interested in hearing from anybody that has had engine issues or repairs, basically something that could help the case. He can be reached at 210-487-7500. There is a lot of info in this thread, so please don't bug him with questions that have already been answered.
http://www.wigrum.com/attorneys/Neil+A./Goro/
I will post an update again some time in July.
I spoke to the lead attorney again today to get an update. Here's the latest... Mercedes (of course) has been trying very hard to have the case and its various facets dismissed. A judge will decide by July whether the whole case or only certain portions will proceed, or he could dismiss it entirely.
There are around 30,000 people in the class! I was shocked to hear this as I just assumed it was a relatively small number, something like 500 or so. He reminded me that this covers all of the 6.3 models from 2007-2011, C63, S63, E63 etc etc
The lead attorney is Neil Goro, and he would be interested in hearing from anybody that has had engine issues or repairs, basically something that could help the case. He can be reached at 210-487-7500. There is a lot of info in this thread, so please don't bug him with questions that have already been answered.
http://www.wigrum.com/attorneys/Neil+A./Goro/
I will post an update again some time in July.
