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On February 9, Chrysler Group LLC was hit with a proposed alternator recall class action lawsuit, alleging the carmaker does not have enough parts to repair and replace the thousands of Chrysler vehicles recently recalled for having a dangerous and faulty alternator and additionally has refused to compensate consumers for the cost of rental cars.
Lead plaintiff Robert Madatyan claims in the class action lawsuit that back in October 2014, Chrysler issued a recall notice for all of their brand name vehicles featuring defective 160 amp alternators that could catch on fire and shut down the engine while in drive. This Chrysler alternator recall notice simultaneously informed car owners and lessees that the parts needed to fix the defect would take about six months to obtain. During this recall waiting period, the automaker has asked consumers to refrain from driving the affected Chrysler vehicles or parking them near structures.
However, the alternator recall class action lawsuit alleges Chrysler has refused to pay for consumers’ rental cars, despite that fact that Chrysler car owners and lessees have been told by the automaker to not drive the defective cars.
According to the Chrysler alternator recall class action lawsuit, “Chrysler should, among other things, be required to furnish or pay for replacement vehicles until Chrysler fixes the defective vehicles and should pay damages and restitution to the owners and lessees of the vehicles for loss of use, loss of market value and other financial losses,” Madatyan claims.
Back in 2011, Chrysler allegedly began to design, manufacture, market, and sell the Chrysler vehicles with the defective alternators. According to the alternator recall class action lawsuit, there were about 434,581 Dodge Challengers, Durangos, and Chargers, as well as Chrysler 300 and Jeep Grand Cherokees that were outfitted with the defective alternator. These defective 160 amp alternators allegedly cause these Chrysler cars to shut down and catch on fire. In some cases, the defective alternators would not completely shut down the car, but would then cause electrical failures, affecting the systems that allow drivers to steer and brake.
According to the Chrysler alternator recall class action lawsuit, the Chrysler alternator failure could occur without warning, leaving drivers without time to avoid traffic dangers. Additionally, the alternator defect can also cause a car to catch on fire even if it is off and parked. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that hundreds of Chrysler vehicle owners and lessees have filed complaints with the agency outlining the numerous problems associated with the defective alternators.
Madatyan brings several allegations against Chrysler, including claims of breach of express warranty, breach of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, breach of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and finally one count of violating the California Unfair Competition Law.
The plaintiff seeks to represent himself in this Chrysler alternator recall class action lawsuit, as well as a Class of all owners and lessees of the following Chrysler vehicles: 2011-2014 Dodge Challengers, Chargers, and Durangos; 2011-2014 Chrysler 300; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokees.
The plaintiff is represented by Hovanes Margarian of The Margarian Law Firm.
The Chrysler Alternator Recall Class Action Lawsuit is Madatyan, et al v. Chrysler Group LLC, case number BC571830, in the California Superior Court for the County of Los Angeles.
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90 thoughts onAlternator Recall Class Action Lawsuit Hits Chrysler Group
I wanted this to happen since my challenger had the same problem!! I investigated and found hundreds of people with the same issue and complained with the company as well as my dealership I got it through! It cost me over $1000 to fix and was out of a car for over a month! It was ridiculous, I hope Chrysler pays!!!
I agree 100%!!!! Chrysler is the absolute worst! We need to band together and file a class action lawsuit against Dodge for producing defective cars, motors, etc. and force them to produce quality instead of quantity! Our money is good, would you agree? I purchased a used 2011 Dodge Charger in 2013. I have had nothing but issues since after having the car the first day. The 1st issue was the headlight. Blew out right off the lot. I drove the car and opted to not pay for the repair because there was already a recall on certain models. It was eventually recalled. The next issue was the door handle. It was recalled and fix. The 3rd issue, I was driving to work, my car completely turned off with no power at all. I had to pay to have the car towed. I then turn up at the dealership and make a big stink and made them replace the bad alternator. To which the at first refused and had to fight for a rental while my car awaited repairs for a whole week. Horrible!!! Now I am noticing problems with the rear rubber coupler on the NEW car less than 50,000 miles out of pocket and cant because its BACK ORDERED all over the country I wonder why??? I smell another RECALL and class action LAW SUIT! Chrysler has been hiding these issues while continuing to mass produce these garbage cars. Hopefully an innocent family does not get killed!!!
I have a 2012 Dodge Charger and have had countless issues with the car. So far the car has had 3 alternators. The first time my alternator went I was in traffic. It could have been a very bad situation. Although the alternator has been changed the car still has performance issues that the dealership fails to identify. I have had issues with the car having problems accelerating. I have also had issues with the Bluetooth in the car as well as the car coming out of gear. Chrysler has to be the worst car manufacturer.
My wife recently got into a accident with our dodge charger. 2013 the back rear tire flew off while she was driving the car she press the brakes and didnt work. As well as the emergency brake axel bend in half. Bumber flew of when the tire came off. I so thankful she was not injured but it could have been so much worse had she been on the highway.
Jessica, would you mind providing your contact info?
So I believe I’m having the same problems with my 2012 300. The battery save mode idicater came on then car just went crazy couldn’t shut off,put in gear no control. Now the car is sitting in the middle of the road as we speak,and I have no way of moving it! It’s not even 6 months old to me at least just purchased still owe thousands!
I have a 2012 Dodge Challenger as well that has given me problems. I have had two alternators replaced by Dodge and the car still does not run like it should. Dodge Cars are a terrible. I am interested in joining a lawsuit my name is Raymond Carpenter 770 990 5498. Thanks
The same thing happened to me on Dec. 19th 2015. We were driving on the HIGHWAY from DALLAS good lord we Almost died. No steering, no brakes. WE almost hit cars and a light post and got locked in the car. The car completely gave no warning and shut down without notice. The car got stuck in park, so we couldnt move the vehicle and the cops got mad. We had it towed (my insurance paid) not DODGE. We then were stranding for 3 hours waiting for a ride home, as we lived 3 hours away. My car had the alternator replaced and it STILL isnt in working condition. I pad 39,000 for this car, all for it to be a POS. I am calling my local lawyer to sue. Lets go.
Hello. Im from Grand Junction Colorado. I bought my Dodge Challenger last year in October, and just before Christmas… it happened. The flickering lights, the stalling, no power steering. And just like everyone else, I was in the middle of traffic on a Saturday afternoon. I was able to start it once after the initial die, but not since. We had to have it towed to the house.where we had the alternator replaced, but my car still isnt working. After we replaced the alternator at $400 we received the recall notice in the mail. I will be calling the Dodge dealer after the holidays to see where we stand now. This is absolutely ridiculous having to wait all this time for a fix, and for Chrysler not to be willing to pay for any inconveniences they have caused due to the faulty alternator. I sure hope I get some good news when I call them tomorrow. Please sign me up for the lawsuit.
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