Test results allegedly indicate multiple models do not meet federal emissions standards. The original class action alleges tests were conducted at highway speeds, at low temperatures and at variable speeds. The lawsuit alleges defeat devices turned off or limited emissions reductions during real-world driving conditions but not during official vehicle emissions tests. Mercedes marketed the BlueTEC vehicles as emitting “ up to 30% lower greenhouse-gas emissions than gasoline.” The claim is bogus, says the plaintiffs who argue the automaker concealed the truth about nitrogen oxide emissions.Īccording to the lawsuit, Mercedes conspired with supplier Bosch to program BlueTEC vehicles to emit high levels of emissions. The lawsuit alleges Mercedes deceived consumers by falsely advertising these diesel vehicles as ' clean' with ' ultra-low emissions.'Ģ014-2016 Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter (4-cylinder)Ģ010-2016 Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter (6-cylinder)

Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles allegedly were sold with emissions systems that violate standards.Ī Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC emissions lawsuit settlement has been reached in a case ( In re: Mercedes-Benz Emissions Litigation) that could cost the automaker $700 million, in addition to a separate penalty of $1.5 million from U.S.

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