The settlement will benefit all current and former owner or lessees of subject vehicles who, on or before Sept. 14, 2020, owned or leased and registered a subject vehicle or who, after Sept. 14, 2020, began owning or leasing and registered a subject vehicle for which an approved emission modifications (AEM) has not been installed. You may be eligible for a potential award from the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter BlueTEC Emissions Class Action Lawsuit!
According to the class action, the plaintiffs alleged certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles were equipped with emission control systems that caused them to emit more nitrogen oxides than consumers expect and more than what is permitted under state and federal law, which they believed was intentionally misleading. Mercedes-Benz has agreed to pay a maximum of $726 million, while Bosch will pay $63.3 million to settle claims. So if you are eligible, file a claim to receive your potential award!
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter BlueTEC Emissions CAL
- Claim Form Deadline: Varies
- The deadline for former owners or lessees of registered subject vehicles to file a valid claim form is July 12, 2021 (or the date of final settlement approval, if it is after July 12).
- Current owners or lessees will receive a payment if the AEM is installed and a claim submitted by Oct. 1, 2022.
- If an AEM is not made available by Oct. 1, 2022, Class Members may file a claim by Nov. 30, 2022.
- Who’s Eligible: The Class is made up of all current and former owner or lessees of subject vehicles who, on or before Sept. 14, 2020, owned or leased and registered a subject vehicle or who, after Sept. 14, 2020, began owning or leasing and registered a subject vehicle for which an approved emission modifications (AEM) has not been installed. Also included are dealers and resellers who meet the Class definition.
- The following Mercedes BlueTEC vehicles are subject to the settlement:
- E250 (2014-2016)
- E350 (2011-2013)
- GL320 (2009
- GL350 (2010-2016)
- GLE300d (2016)
- GLE350d (2016)
- GLK250 (2013-2015)
- ML250 (2015)
- ML320 (2009)
- ML350 (2010-2014)
- R320 (2009)
- R350 (2010-2012)
- S350 (2012-2013)
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 4-cylinder (2014-2016)
- Freightliner Sprinter, 4-cylinder (2014-2016)
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 6-cylinder (2010-2016)
- Freightliner Sprinter, 6-cylinder (2010-2016)
- The following Mercedes BlueTEC vehicles are subject to the settlement:
- Estimated Amount: Up to $3,590
- Current owners and lessees who file a valid claim will receive $3,290 from the Mercedes BlueTEC settlement, plus about $300 from the Bosch settlement, plus a possible additional payment, if no former owner or lessee submits a valid claim for the same vehicle.
- Alternatively, current owners or lessees of a vehicle for which a former owner or lessee submits a valid claim or the purchase or lease began after Sept. 14, 2020, are expected receive $2,467.50 from the Mercedes settlement and about $225 from the Bosch settlement, plus a potential additional amount.
- Former owners or lessees are expected to receive $822.50 from the Mercedes settlement, plus $75 from the bosch settlement. These payments will be divided equally among former owners and lessees who file valid claims for the same vehicle.
- If an AEM is not made available by Oct. 1, 2022, Class Members may file a claim for payments ranging from $740.25 to $2,632, depending on the vehicle’s model year and on whether more than one claim is made on the vehicle, by Nov. 30, 2022.
- Proof of Purchase:
- Proof of current or former vehicle ownership or lease
- Dates you owned or leased the registered subject vehicle
- A copy of your driver’s license or other government-issued identification
- Proof of vehicle registration (including date)
- For current owners and lessees, the repair order or invoice you receive when the AEM is performed on your subject vehicle in order to prove it received the AEM (unless no AEM was made available by October 1, 2022)
- If submitting a claim for transportation reimbursement, a receipt establishing the transportation costs for trips to and from the authorized dealership.
- Case Name & Number: In re Mercedes-Benz Emissions Litigation, Case No. 2:16-cv-881-KM-ESK in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
(Click here to file a claim)
How To File a Claim
- Head over to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter BlueTEC Emissions Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award as early as July 12, 2021!
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Bottom Line
If you are eligible, file a claim by the deadline to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements! Be sure to give our list of No-Proof Class Action lawsuit to see other settlements you may qualify for.