FCA vehicle engine failure $8M class action settlement

Update:

• Final approval was granted for this class action settlement on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) US LLC agreed to pay $8 million as part of a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that certain Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat vehicles with 2.4L Tigershark engines suffer an oil consumption defect that causes engine failure.

The settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of the following vehicles equipped with a 2.4L Tigershark engine:

• 2015-2017 Chrysler 200
• 2013-2016 Dodge Dart
• 2014-2019 Jeep Cherokee manufactured prior to July 2018
• 2015-2018 Jeep Renegade
• 2017-2018 Jeep Compass
• 2015-2018 Ram Promaster City
• 2016-2018 Fiat 500x 

FCA is an automotive manufacturing company. It is a subsidiary of Stellantis, which sells vehicles under brands such as Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Fiat, Ram and more.

According to a class action lawsuit, certain Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat vehicles suffer from an oil consumption defect. When the affected vehicles consume too much oil, the oil pressure in 2.4L Tigershark engines allegedly drops to dangerous levels — causing the vehicles to shut down unexpectedly.

Plaintiffs in the case say they were not sufficiently warned of the issue and, when their engines failed, were forced to pay out of pocket to fix the issue. 

FCA hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to an $8 million lawsuit settlement to resolve these allegations. 

Under the terms of the FCA Tigershark class action lawsuit settlement, class members can receive extended warranty benefits, payments and product improvement benefits.

The extended warranty extends the FCA Powertrain Limited Warranty to seven years or 100,000 miles. This extension covers all parts and labor required to fix the oil consumption defect. 

Product improvements include FCA customer service notifications (CSN W20, CSN W80 and CSN W84) to remedy the oil consumption defect in certain vehicles.

All class members covered under CSN W80 are eligible to have an oil consumption test performed for free. If this test shows a significant defect, FCA will replace the vehicle’s engine long block.

Class Members whose vehicles are covered by CSN W80 and whose engine long blocks are replaced will automatically receive a $340 payment.

Class members may be eligible for additional cash payments under the terms of the FCA settlement.

Class members who paid for repairs related to the oil consumption defect can receive reimbursement for these repairs. Reimbursements are also available for repair-related transportation costs such as rental cars and towing services. Exact payments will vary.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 21, 2022.

The final approval hearing for the FCA Tigershark lawsuit settlement is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2022.

Class members who do not submit a claim will be able to receive extended warranty benefits and engine long block replacement payments.

In order to receive certain other benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by March 1, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

The settlement benefits current and former owners and lessees of the following vehicles equipped with a 2.4L Tigershark engine: 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2013-2016 Dodge Dart, 2014-2019 Jeep Cherokee manufactured prior to July 2018, 2015-2018 Jeep Renegade, 2017-2018 Jeep Compass, 2015-2018 Ram Promaster City and 2016-2018 Fiat 500x vehicles.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

You must include with the claim form a copy of a receipt and/or other documents showing:

• the amount(s) of the expense(s) for which you are seeking reimbursement (i.e., expenses for a rental car and/or towing service);
• the date when you paid for the rental car and/or towing service;
  the amount paid (e.g. receipt, credit card statement, bank statement); and
• the nature of the corresponding Qualifying Repair (that occurred within 24 hours of incurring any rental car and/or towing service expenses claimed)

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

03/01/2023

Case Name

Amber Wood, et al. v. FCA US LLC, Case No. 5:20-cv-11054 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Final Hearing

12/01/2022

Settlement Website

FCATigerSharkSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Wood v. FCA US
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225931
New York, NY 10150-5931
833-620-3582

Class Counsel

E Powell Miller
Dennis A Lienhardt
MILLER LAW FIRM PC

Steve W Berman
Christopher R. Pitoun
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP

Eugene Y Turin
MCGUIRE LAW PC

Defense Counsel

Stephen D’Aunoy
THOMPSON COBURN LLP