FCA Ram defect class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: James Neu filed a class action lawsuit against FCA US LLC and Stellantis N.V.
- Why: Neu claims FCA and Stellantis manufactured and sold model year 2017-2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickup trucks containing allegedly defective hydraulic control units and antilock braking systems.
- Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in California federal court.
FCA US and Stellantis manufactured and sold model year 2017-2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickup trucks containing “dangerous and defective” hydraulic control units and antilock braking systems, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiff James Neu claims the alleged defects cause the Ram vehicles’ hydraulic control units and antilock braking systems to become inoperable and makes them more difficult for drivers to control.
“Driving the Vehicles become especially dangerous in already dangerous road conditions, such as when the road is wet or snowy, as braking becomes much more difficult,” the FCA class action states.
Neu argues FCA and Stellantis either knew or should have known about the alleged defects prior to selling the Ram vehicles to consumers, as evidenced by a Technical Service Bulletin allegedly regarding the defects.
“Defendants perform rigorous pre-sale testing and received numerous consumer complaints relating to the Defect,” the FCA class action states.
FCA, Stellantis violated federal and state laws, class action says
Neu wants to represent a nationwide class and California subclass of consumers who own, owned, lease or leased a model year 2017-2018 Ram 2500 and/or Ram 3500 pickup truck that was purchased in the U.S. or its territories.
FCA and Stellantis are accused of unjust enrichment, fraud and breach of implied warranty of merchantability, and of violating California’s False Advertising Law, Consumers Legal Remedies Act, and the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, among other things.
Plaintiff is demanding a jury trial and requesting declaratory and injunctive relief along with an award of compensatory and other damages for himself and all class members.
A separate class action lawsuit was filed against FCA in June by a consumer arguing the automaker concealed an alleged defect that allowed water to enter into the back cabin of its Ram 1500 pickup trucks.
Do or have you owned or leased a model year 2017-2018 Ram 2500 or Ram 3500 pickup truck? Let us know in the comments!
The plaintiff is represented by Samuel M. Ward of Barrack, Rodos & Bacine; John G. Emerson of Emerson Firm PLLC; and Bruce W. Steckler and Austin P. Smith of Steckler Wayne Cherry & Love PLLC.
The FCA Ram defect class action lawsuit is Neu, et al. v. FCA US LLC, et al., Case No. 5:23-cv-00509, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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208 thoughts onFCA class action claims Rams contain defective hydraulic control units, antilock braking systems
I own a 2018 RAM 3500
I have owe a 2018 ram 2500. I hope i am part of the settlement. Jay Pollard
I just recently had this happen to me on my 2017 Ram 3500. It is at the dealership and has been for almost 4 weeks now. The dealership had an adjuster come in and inspect my truck and found no fault on my part. They tested the transmission fluid and found metal shavings in it, which is part of the 66 RFE transmission problems due to bad design and extremely poor transmission filter flo. They left me without a vehicle, and said it would take 4-6 months just to get transmission,and not to mention the same one! It is under warranty, however, they have done nothing to get me a vehicle. I also said, if you are putting in the same transmission, I do not want that truck back! Reason being, I’ll be back in again as the problem is the design of the 66RFE transmission.