06/07/24 | $6M Settlement Preliminary Approved
The Hon. Terrence G. Berg of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan granted preliminary approval of the $6 million settlement agreement with FCA US LLC and Cummins Inc. The proposed settlement class notice begins June 22, 2024, and includes those who purchased or leased a new 2013, 2014 or 2015 Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 truck with Cummins diesel between Nov. 26, 2014, and July 13, 2016, in the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and Washington. A final approval hearing is scheduled on Oct. 10, 2024.

 

Own a 2013-2017 Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500 with a 6.7-L Cummins Diesel Engine?

A vehicle defect is causing your vehicle to lose MPG, and you may need to repair or replace the Selective Catalytic Reduction system. You may be entitled to reimbursement. Fill out the form to find out your rights »

Case Status
Settlement Granted Preliminary Approval
Motion to Dismiss Denied (In Full or in Part)
Position
Class Counsel
Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Case Number
2:17-cv-12168-TGB-SDD
Defendant(S)
FCA US LLC
Cummins Inc.
File Date

AFFECTED VEHICLES

  • 2013-2017 Dodge RAM 2500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD)
  • 2013-2017 Dodge RAM 3500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD)

According to the firm's investigation stemming from consumers' complaints, Dodge has sold hundreds of thousands of Dodge RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with Cummins diesel engines that contain a defect that may be costing you extra in vehicle repairs and lead to drastically reduced MPG and higher fuel costs. If you own an affected Dodge RAM, fill out the form to find out your consumer rights to compensation.

Dodge RAM owners report vehicles serviced 16 times in two years for this issue, and software updates affecting engine performance and mileage, with MPG dropping as much as 25 percent. 

DEFECT EXPLAINED

The affected Dodge RAM trucks contain a defect in the Selective Catalytic Reduction system or SCR. When the SCR breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off. This drastically reduces the truck's MPG, costing consumers more in fuel.

When Fiat Chrysler dealers attempt to "fix" the SCR defect, they often simply “flash” the computer to burn more fuel to clean the filter. When the Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500's computers are flashed, it causes the truck’s MPG to decline significantly. Consumers have reported the SCR system breaks down frequently and needs to be replaced.

YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS

Hagens Berman believes that consumers have the right to reimbursement for the premium price they paid for trucks that contain a costly defect leading to repeated repairs and higher fuel costs.

TOP AUTO LITIGATION FIRM

Hagens Berman is one of the most successful auto litigation law firms in the U.S. and is presently leading nationwide cases against Volkswagen, GM, Mercedes and Fiat Chrysler (including Dodge Ram model year 2007-2012 trucks). Our firm’s independent research outpaces even government agencies, and we are the only firm dedicating its own resources to uncovering new instances of fraud perpetrated by automakers. Hagens Berman has also taken on other automakers on behalf of consumers throughout the United States for safety defects and negligence, and your claim will be handled by attorneys experienced in automotive consumer law.

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There is no cost or fee whatsoever involved in joining this action. In the event Hagens Berman or any other firm obtains a settlement that provides benefits to class members, the court will decide a reasonable fee to be awarded to the class' legal team. In no case will any class member ever be asked to pay any out-of-pocket sum.

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