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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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Purchased 2016 Ram 1500 with 5.7l new in 2016. Began ticking in 1st year and 6 years and 65,000 mi later it’s getting worse. Dealer denies hearing it, says it is normal, and once only acknowledged problem by stating diagnosis and fix as very expensive.
2013 Ram 1500 5.7 hemi also has this problem going to replace camshaft and all 8 lifters and mds delete hoping they can recall all these engines total B.S. that consumers should not eat this paid $26,000 in 2014
‘13 Durango, valve seat dropping causing multiple issues. I know this lawsuit states it’s from 2014 & on, but come on, help a brother out
My Ram 1500 just dropped cylinder 5 and Ram truck needs to recall this crap. I spent 30k on a truck just to turn around and get hit with 6k in repairs on a truck with 80,000 miles
My 2019 Dodge Durango currently at the dealership for this issue.
2019 Ram 2500 6.4. Valves make horrible noise since almost new. Multiple dealers investigated and reported it was either normal or my fault. Only 20k miles on it and getting worse.
I bought a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica in December 2021 and it was ticking and check engine came on in January 2022. They had to replace the engine and the check engine and other lights continue to come on! It’s the worse vehicle I’ve ever had. I want to love it , however I’m scared to death driving my family in it and it’s sad that I don’t trust it enough to go on a road trip in it!
2015 Jeep Wrangler ticking noise. Have to replace valves and cam shafts
2014 Dodge Durango, 5.7, 135,000 miles all lifters flat and ticking. No parts available !
I have a Jeep 2014 SRT with 47,000 miles on it. Always maintained the car on point. Just had the lifters fail today after receiving a 0308 cylinder misfire. I took the car to the shop immediately and upon inspection they’ve recommended a complete motor rebuild which I don’t have the money for. How do I join this suit? My vehicle needs to be lemon lawed!!