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FCA Faulty Valve Train Systems Class Action Lawsuit Overview:
- Who: Shawn Petro, Mike Fairchild and David Kinchen filed a class action lawsuit against FCA US LLC.
- Why: Petro, Fairchild and Kinchen claim FCA fails to disclose that it manufactures, distributes and sells certain vehicles built with defective engine valve train systems.
- Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in Delaware federal court.
FCA US LLC manufactured, distributed and sold vehicles containing defective engine valve train systems, a fact it failed to disclose to consumers, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiffs Shawn Petro, Mike Fairchild and David Kinchen claim the FCA-manufactured engine valve train systems in question were defective in “design, workmanship and/or materials.”
“This is a consumer class action concerning a failure to disclose—or omission of— material facts and a safety concern to consumers,” the FCA class action states.
The class vehicles include all model year 2014 to present Dodge, RAM, Jeep and Chrysler vehicles containing a Gen III 5.7-liter HEMI or 6.4-liter HEMI 392 engine, according to the FCA class action.
Petro, Fairchild and Kinchen claim valve train components in the engine valve train systems prematurely fail due to defects in design, material and workmanship, among other things.
“The Defect ultimately causes premature internal wear to the engine and requires premature replacement of valve train components, including the camshafts,” the FCA class action states.
Alleged Defect In FCA Vehicles ‘Substantially Decreases’ Value, According to Class Action
Petro, Fairchild and Kinchen argue the alleged defect “substantially decreases” the value of the class vehicles and forces owners and lessees to either spend “significant money” for repairs or simply “hope FCA will cover the cost.”
Further, the plaintiffs argue repairing the vehicle doesn’t ultimately solve the issue since “the customer would simply be given another defective part or engine in its place.”
“As a result, the Valve Train Defect will manifest again, often outside the warranty period, and Class Members must then personally bear the cost of replacing lifters, rocker arms, valve springs and other damaged components,” the FCA class action states.
Petro, Fairchild and Kinchen claim FCA has not only been unable to remedy the defect, but that it has been both aware of and concealing it since as far back as 2013.
“Despite access to aggregate internal data, FCA has actively concealed the existence of the Valve Train Defect by claiming that consumers are responsible for the failures, even when consumers follow FCA’s published maintenance schedules,” the FCA class action states.
Petro, Fairchild and Kinchen claim FCA is guilty of fraudulent concealment, unjust enrichment and breach of express warranty and in violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and several state consumer protection acts.
They want to represent a nationwide class and Illinois, Oklahoma and Louisiana subclasses of all persons or entities who purchased a vehicle containing a defective engine valve train system.
Plaintiffs are demanding a jury trial and requesting declaratory relief along with punitive, exemplary and compensatory damages for themselves and all class members.
Consumers filed a similar class action lawsuit against FCA earlier this year claiming the company sold certain vehicles built with defective 3.6L Pentastar V6 Engines.
Have you owned or leased a vehicle manufactured by FCA containing a defective engine valve train system? Let us know in the comments!
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64 thoughts onFCA Class Action Claims Company Sold Vehicles With Faulty Engine Valve Train Systems
I owned a 2003 ford ranger with the 3.0 engine and two of the cylinders had bad compression due to bent valves which was a popular defect from multiple forums online. Truck still ran but it struggled.this was 2016. Wrecked it a year and half later and no airbag either going 65 on highway.
I have a 2013 Challenger srt8 that broke on me sometime around 2019. It had around 80000 miles on it at the time. I took the car to the dealership to have it checked and was told that the oil control valve had metal on it and that I need a new engine for $10000. I didn’t have the money to fix it so it’s been sitting since then. The car has a manual transmission so I was wondering if I could get in on this lawsuit. Also I kept regular maintenance on this vehicle, so it was well taken care of.
Had same problem! I have 2 with 6.4 hemmis. 2500/3500 the 3500 with is 2020 with 89k start doing the kickings very loud! Dealer said warranty is expired! The cost 12k and I still own 28 on it!
Midland Texas
I bought a 2014 srt jeep grand Cherokee with every option and with only 64k miles in 2020 and I drove 19 miles before a lifter got stuck. Pulled over asap and towed it to dealership. I had to buy a New Mopar long block, and complete oil cooler system and labor to transfer intake and accessories
onto new engine. 6 weeks later I got it back. Now I’m in debt and my credit went down due to maxing my credit card out. I gave the dealer all my cash at time of vehicle purchase. My jeep has all dealer service records since new so I know it was taken care of. Only plus side was now engine is under warranty until 125k miles. I have 20k on new engine and I change the oil every 3k miles religiously at dealer. I wish I would of kept my charger rt max awd and never purchased a srt jeep now. Sad cus I loved hemi powered vehicles.
2013 5.7l Hemi Ram 1500 needs lifters and cams because of the known valve train issues. Add me to class action!
I have a 2010 jeep 5.7 hemi commander and I just had to replace my engine last year @167,000 cylinder 3 misfire…cam was shot! However I noticed that that is not included either??? My 2010 5 7 also has mds!
Having the same problem with my 2016 Dodge Durango
hello,
I have a 2017 2500 with a 6.4L. On May 23rd, 22 I had to spend $6300.00 to replace my lifters and cam. The truck has 110,000 mostly highway miles. I had no other option other to fix it and spend my money on an existing issue that Dodge knows about.
How do i get added
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee overland 5.7 Hemi. Clicking noise and check engine light indicating miss in cylinder #5. Jeep dealership found a defective lifter. Replced lifters a cam. My cost was $3400.00.
I have a 2016 Ram Big Horn took to dealer was told I would have to replace the engine I don’t have money add me to the class action lawsuit was told by dealer that the camshaft and valve train caused the problem
My 2011 is making valve noise please add me also we have a 2014 ram