How much does the Mercedes-Benz HVAC Settlement pay?

Estimated payout: Sliding scale reimbursement from 50% to 100% depending on vehicle age; 100% during standard warranty, 70% until 8 years/100,000 miles, 50% until 10 years/125,000 miles. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.

Do I need proof of purchase for the Mercedes-Benz HVAC Settlement?

Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.

Is the Mercedes-Benz HVAC Settlement notice real, or a scam?

JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at mercedeshvacsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.

When will payments from the Mercedes-Benz HVAC Settlement be sent?

Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for September 11, 2020; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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Mercedes-Benz HVAC Settlement

Sliding scale reimbursement from 50% to 100% depending on vehicle age; 100% during standard warranty, 70% until 8 years/100,000 miles, 50% until 10 years/125,000 miles

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What happened

Mercedes-Benz vehicles developed issues with mold, mildew, or similar odors emanating from the HVAC system. The settlement provides cash reimbursement for past repairs to fix this problem and covers future repairs at an authorized service center.

Do you qualify?

Current or former owners or lessees of specific Mercedes-Benz models (C-Class, GLK-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, GLA-Class, GL-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, M-Class, or GLC-Class) from model years 2008-2019 who purchased or leased their vehicle in the United States.

How to file

The deadline to file a claim form for past repairs has passed. For future repairs, make an appointment at an Authorized Service Center from December 7, 2020, until your vehicle reaches 10 years from the in-service date or 125,000 miles.

Common questions

How much does the Mercedes-Benz HVAC Settlement pay?: Estimated payout: Sliding scale reimbursement from 50% to 100% depending on vehicle age; 100% during standard warranty, 70% until 8 years/100,000 miles, 50% until 10 years/125,000 miles. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Mercedes-Benz HVAC Settlement?: Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
Is the Mercedes-Benz HVAC Settlement notice real, or a scam?: JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at mercedeshvacsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the Mercedes-Benz HVAC Settlement be sent?: Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for September 11, 2020; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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Estimated payout: Sliding scale reimbursement from 50% to 100% depending on vehicle age; 100% during standard warranty, 70% until 8 years/100,000 miles, 50% until 10 years/125,000 miles
Proof required: Yes
Final hearing: September 11, 2020
Case: Amin et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC et al.
Case number: 1:17-cv-01701-AT
Administrator: JND Legal Administration

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Case status & court docket

Federal court in GeorgiaMore from Georgia

Case terminated September 11, 2020

September 16, 2020
Final approval
JUDGMENT: All capitalized terms shall have the same meaning ascribed to them in the Class Action Settlement Agreement and Release and the Amendment to Class Action Settlement Agreement and Release (Settlement) attached as Ex. A hereto. All Class Members are bound by the Settlement, the release conta
September 11, 2020
Final approval
ORDER: The Court CERTIFIES the Settlement Class and GRANTS the 112 Motion for Final Approval of the Settlement. The Court fully and finally approves the Settlement in the form contemplated by the Settlement Agreement (Docs. 63-1 & 103-1) and finds its terms to be fair, reasonable and adequate within
September 9, 2020
Final approval
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Amy Totenberg: Motion Hearing held on 9/9/2020. VTC Hearing re Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement.Plaintiff's are directed to provide the Court Settlement Agreement in Word format. (Court Reporter Shannon Welch)(tmf) (Entered: 09/09/20

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