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A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit over allegations certain Kia Sorento vehicles were equipped with a defective crankshaft bolt that could break in some conditions.
If you owned or leased a model year 2003-2006 Kia Sorento with a 3.5-liter engine, you may be entitled to benefits from this Kia class action settlement.
Plaintiff Yvonne Robinson and several other plaintiffs filed the Kia class action lawsuit in 2013, alleging certain 2003-2006 model year Kia Sorento vehicles with 3.5-liter engines have a crankshaft pulley bolt defect that can result in the bolt breaking.
When the crankshaft pulley bolt breaks, it can damage other engine components, the Kia Sorento class action lawsuit alleges. The damaged engine components can reportedly cause significant issues, including the loss of steering control and possible engine failure that can increase the risk of an accident. The plaintiffs assert Kia knew about the Sorento engine defect for years but failed to disclose the problem to consumers.
Kia denies the allegations but the vehicle manufacturer has agreed to settle the Kia Sorento class action lawsuit to avoid the cost and burden of ongoing litigation. The Kia crankshaft bolt defect settlement was preliminarily approved on Nov. 2, 2016.
Class Members who wish to exclude themselves from or object to the Kia Sorento settlement must do so no later than April 3, 2017.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Kia Sorento settlement include: “All persons in the United States who currently own or lease or previously owned or leased a Class Vehicle in the United States.”
Under the terms of the Kia class action settlement, Class Vehicles include model year 2003-2006 Kia Sorento vehicles with a 3.5-liter engine.
Potential Award
Up to $4,900.
The Kia Sorento class action settlement provides reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses for repairs related to the crankshaft pulley bolt failure.
The amount each Class Member is eligible to receive depends on several factors, including whether they are an original purchaser and still own the Class vehicle; they are an original purchaser of the Class vehicle but no longer own the vehicle; whether they purchased a used Class vehicle; and when the crankshaft pulley failure occurred.
Proof of Purchase
Class Members should submit documentation that shows they paid for parts, labor and/or towing related to a crankshaft pulley bolt failure.
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
5/17/2017
Case Name
Yvonne Robninson, et al. v. Kia Motors America Inc., et al., Case No. 13-006-ED-MAH, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Final Hearing
6/19/2017
UPDATE: The Kia Crankshaft Bold class action settlement was granted final approval on June 19, 2017. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Kia Settlement Administration
c/o Garden City Group LLC
P.O. Box 10318
Dublin, OH 43017-0318
Phone: 1-800-601-7492
Fax: 1-614-553-1464
submission@CrankshaftBoltClassAction.com
Class Counsel
Shmuel Klein
LAW OFFICE OF SHMUEL KLEIN PA
Defense Counsel
Neal Walters
BALLARD SPAHR LLP
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59 thoughts onKia Sorento Crankshaft Bolt Defect Class Action Settlement
I received my check!
hi how much was your check verses what you spent on repairs
Did you receive what you paid for the repairs. I haven’t Heard anything regarding the lawsuit so I called the 800 number to check and they had stated they had not received my packet that I had mailed in several several months ago now I have to resubmit all the paperwork again and hope that they will except it I had to replace my crankshaft bolt three times and the fourth time I had paid to have the crank replaced out of the motor and I also ended up getting the shaft this Kia has been a nightmare for me someone please help
I know this class action suit has been closed also
No check no notice, just left hanging
Have not received a check, a notice that we’re not getting one, or we are. Who knows.
Kia is wrong for sending those check…. My claim was denied saying my mileage was over and it was not over….. All that money I had to pay for my car….
My check was only for $175…..
All this money I put out and forms I had to send..You send me a check for $175.00..This can’t be right.
I don’t get one late submission loss $400
Y is Check only for 175 is ther another Check coming
Really the checks only 175
My check came today!
Me and my wife received our check yesterday, be patient it will be there soon.
Awesome!