Car owners with a popularly purchased truck may be entitled to receive a settlement payment over an engine defect.
The company that distributes engines used in many Dodge engines has agreed to a $6 million settlement to resolve complaints about faulty diesel engines in its popular Ram trucks.
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The settlement Benefits drivers who purchased or leased a new 2013-2015 Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 truck with Cummins Diesels.
Cummins Turbo Technologies is a diesel engine and generator manufacturer that supplies engines to automakers such as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Ford and Chrysler.
FCA US LLC and Cummins did not admit any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $6 million to settle the engine defect class action.
If you purchased one of the trucks between November 26, 2014 and July 13, 2016, you will be able to claim the money.
The class action is for drivers who purchased one in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and Washington.
Each payment is estimated at $100.40.
The settlement calls for class members to receive a prorated share for each eligible truck they own or lease.
Class members will receive higher payments if they own or lease more than one eligible vehicle.
The lawsuit alleges that the selective catalytic reduction system in certain Dodge Ram engines does not function as advertised.
The applicants assert that the problem results in emissions-related defects.
The deadline for deletion and objection is August 21, 2024.
Those who qualify don’t have to do anything to benefit from the Dodge Ram deal.
Class members who do not opt out by August 21 will automatically receive a settlement payment.
The final approval hearing for the agreement is scheduled for October 10, 2024.
Dodge owners aren’t the only drivers who could receive money from a class action settlement, as Hyundai and Kia can claim payouts worth thousands of dollars over savage theft issues.
Several vehicle models built by the brands between 2011 and 2022 were part of a TikTok trend called Kia Boys.
After drivers in the TikTok challenge bypassed simple technology and acquired the cars, they often filmed themselves driving recklessly.
The trend coincided with a nationwide increase in vehicle theft rates in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cars manufactured by automakers typically had standard keys with a manual ignition switch and several vehicles in their range also did not have an engine immobilizer.
An immobilizer prevents cars from starting until the car key or an exact duplicate is inside the cabin.
Both Kia and Hyundia have agreed to resolve class action claims with a $145 billion settlement.
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