Lawsuit: Dodge Ram Trucks Contain Defective Engines

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Five plaintiffs have filed suit against FCA US LLC (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) and Cummins Inc. claiming the companies falsely advertised the diesel engines in certain Dodge Ram truck models and failed to fix an alleged defect once it was discovered. The companies allegedly marketed the trucks as containing the “lowest emitting diesel engine ever produced” and claimed that it met federal and state emissions standards while delivering the same amount of power and fuel efficiency as earlier models. The plaintiffs argue, however, that the engines in these vehicles contain a defect that causes the emissions system to fail, requiring expensive repairs, loss of gas mileage, and reduced performance. In addition, the engines produce emissions that rise far above legal levels, the complaint claims. The plaintiffs argue that they never would have purchased the vehicles had they known the truth about the allegedly defective engines.

According to the suit, the defendants knew about the alleged defect since 2014, but continue to market the trucks as low-emission, high-performance vehicles. At the same time, the complaint says, the two companies have engaged in a “litigation battle” over which one of them is responsible for recalling the vehicles, thereby delaying the recall.

The suit seeks to cover a proposed nationwide class of people who, as of June 30, 2017, owned or leased a 2013–2017 Dodge Ram 2500 with Cummins Diesel (SCR systems, 2WD, 4WD) and/or a 2013–2017 Dodge Ram 3500 with Cummins Diesel (SCR systems, 2WD, 4WD). Subclasses have been proposed for residents of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.