Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep Ecodiesel Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation
EcoDiesel Settlement Approved – Deadline to finalize Claims February 2, 2021
Judge Edward M. Chen of the Northern District of California granted Final Approval in the Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep Ecodiesel Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation, approving an Emissions Modification and Restitution payment for eligible owners and lessees of 2014-2016 Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engine.
Upon completion of the repair, which consists of a software change, class members will receive a restitution payment, the amount of which will vary depending on whether the class member is a current or former owner or lessee. For example, an “Eligible Owner” who owned a subject vehicle on January 12, 2017 (Notice of Violation or NOV date) and completes the repair will receive $3,075. An extended warranty will also be provided, covering all parts and systems affected by the emissions modification.
Current Owners / Current Lessees of eligible vehicles have a deadline to submit a valid claim by February 3, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. HST, and must complete their Approved Emissions Modification by May 3, 2021. To learn more about options or to begin the process of submitting a claim, Class Members can visit www.ecodieselsettlement.com.
Case Documents
Consolidated Consumer Class Action Complaint – 07/20/2017
Pretrial Order – 06/19/2017
MDL Transfer Order – 04/05/2017
JPML Hearing Transcript – 03/30/2017
Consumer & Reseller Dealership Class Action Settlement Agreement and Release – 01/10/2019
State of CA Partial Consent Decree – 01/10/2019
State of CA 2nd Partial Consent Decree – 01/10/2019
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement – 01/10/2019
DOJ Proposed Consent Decree – 01/10/2019
Order Granting Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement – 02/11/2019
Affected Fiat Chrysler Vehicles
Make and Model(s)
- Ram 1500 – Model Year 2014
- Jeep Grand Cherokee – Model Year 2014
- Ram 1500 – Model Year 2015
- Jeep Grand Cherokee – Model Year 2015
- Ram 1500 – Model Year 2016
- Jeep Grand Cherokee – Model Year 2016