Jaguar Land Rover defective timing chains class action lawsuit settlement

Jaguar agreed to a timing chain class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims certain models of its Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles have a defective timing chain.

The settlement benefits current and former lessees of model year 2012 to 2014 Land Rover LR4 and/or Range Rover Sport vehicles as of Aug. 6, 2021. Class Members can call 844-285-9444 to check whether their VIN is included in the Class Vehicles group.

Jaguar’s Land Rover vehicles are touted as luxury SUVs capable of traversing “every habitat” while “pushing every conceivable boundary,” according to the company’s website. Some Land Rover models start at over $100,000.

Despite these high price points, consumers may have overpaid for Land Rover models due to timing chain defects.

Plaintiffs in the Jaguar class action lawsuit claimed that, from 2012 to 2014, Land Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles were sold with a defective timing chain. The timing chain in a vehicle allows engine valves to open and vent exhaust out of the engine while letting gas and air in.

Due to the alleged defect in Land Rover timing chains, the vehicles allegedly suffer from premature engine failure. The timing chains, timing chain tensioners, tensioner levers, and even the entire engine can fail due to the defect, the plaintiffs contend. This failure allegedly led to serious repairs that drivers were expected to foot the bill for.

Jaguar hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to resolve these claims with a class action settlement.

Under the Land Rover timing chain class action lawsuit settlement, Class Members can recover reimbursement for any timing chain repairs they paid for out of pocket. The reimbursement amount varies depending on the vehicle age and mileage range when repairs were completed. 

Timing chain repairs completed in year six or from 50,001 to 70,000 miles will be reimbursed up to 60 percent. 

Timing chain repairs completed in year seven or from 70,001 to 95,000 miles will be reimbursed up to 50 percent. 

Timing chain repairs completed in year eight or from 85,001 to 100,000 miles will be reimbursed up to 40 percent. 

Timing chain repairs completed after eight years or 100,000 miles are not eligible for reimbursement.

Timing chain repair reimbursement payments are capped at $4,000.

Engine repairs completed in year six or from 50,001 to 70,000 miles will be reimbursed up to 30 percent, with a maximum payment of $8,000. 

Engine repairs completed in year seven or from 70,001 to 95,000 miles will be reimbursed up to 25 percent, with a maximum payment of $6,500. 

Engine repairs completed in year eight or from 85,001 to 100,000 miles will be reimbursed up to 20 percent, with a maximum payment of $5,000. 

The Jaguar Land Rover timing chain settlement also includes a warranty extension for timing chains and engine damage.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Jan. 18, 2022. 

The final approval hearing is scheduled for March 9, 2022. 

Class Members have 90 days after final approval to submit a claim. Based on the scheduled final approval hearing, the claim deadline for the timing chain settlement is June 9, 2022.

Who’s Eligible

The settlement benefits current and former lessees of model year 2012 to 2014 Land Rover LR4 and/or Range Rover Sport vehicles as of Aug. 6, 2021. Class Members can call 844-285-9444 to check whether their VIN is included in the Class Vehicles group.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Maintenance records, service records, receipts having to do with timing chain maintenance/replacement.

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

06/07/2022

Case Name

Schmidt, et al. v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, Case No. 18-cv-08528, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Final Hearing

03/09/2022

Settlement Website

SchmidtTimingChainSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Schmidt Timing Chain Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Info@SchmidtTimingChainSettlement.com
844-285-9444

Class Counsel

Gary S Graifman
KANTROWITZ GOLDHAMER & GRAIFMAN PC

Thomas P Sobran
THOMAS P SOBRAN PC

Defense Counsel

Ramsey Ong
GENERAL COUNSEL