Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel class action settlement

FCA US agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that certain Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel trucks are equipped with defective exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers that can lead to engine fires.

The Dodge settlement benefits individuals who purchased or leased a model year 2014-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel truck manufactured between June 12, 2013, and Oct. 23, 2019.

According to the class action lawsuit, Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel trucks have defective EGR coolers that can crack and leak coolant. This allegedly leads to combustion within the intake manifold and can cause engine fires.

FCA US is the North American branch of Stellantis, a multinational automotive manufacturing corporation. FCA US sells several brands of vehicles, including Dodge.

FCA US has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the EGR cooler class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel settlement, class members can receive a warranty extension that covers all parts and labor needed to repair a failed EGR cooler. This warranty extension lasts five years from the date of EGR cooler replacement under recall VB1.

Class members who paid out of pocket to replace a failed EGR cooler within five years of their vehicle’s recall can receive reimbursement for these costs.

The Dodge settlement also provides reimbursement for other expenses related to failed EGR coolers. The settlement allows for up to $750,000 in total reimbursement for tow truck, rental car and coolant costs. Rental car reimbursements are capped at $500 per truck, while coolant reimbursements are capped at $75 per truck.

Class members who experienced an engine fire in their vehicle due to a failed EGR cooler can receive $3,000 from the Dodge Ram 1500 class action settlement. These class members must provide documentation of the fire and proof that the fire was caused by a failed EGR cooler.

The deadline for exclusion is Feb. 8, 2026, and the deadline for objection is Jan. 9, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel class action lawsuit settlement is scheduled for March 17, 2026.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by May 16, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased or leased a model year 2014-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel truck manufactured between June 12, 2013, and Oct. 23, 2019.

Potential Award

Varies, but up to $3,575 in cash payments for certain expenses and losses.

Proof of Purchase

Proof of ownership of an eligible truck, proof of payment of a reimbursable expense and proof of a repair showing the payment was made in connection with a contemporaneous repair of a failed EGR cooler.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

05/16/2026

Case Name

Crawford, et al. v. FCA US LLC, Case No. 2:20-cv-12341-SJM-DRG, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Final Hearing

03/17/2026

Settlement Website

EcoDieseleGRCoolerCase.com

Claims Administrator

Crawford v. FCA US LLC
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 4219
Portland, OR 97208-4219
[email protected]
888-885-2707

Class Counsel

E. Powell Miller
Dennis A. Lienhardt
THE MILLER LAW FIRM P.C.

Steve W. Berman
Shelby Smith
Peter A. Shaeffer
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP

Stacey P. Slaughter
J. Austin Hurt
ROBINS KAPLAN LLP

Defense Counsel

Stephen A. D’Aunoy
KLEIN THOMAS LEE & FRESARD