The plaintiffs in a Canada EcoDiesel emissions cheating class action lawsuit have amended their complaint lodged in the aftermath of a worldwide scandal over illegal device defeating software.
The lead plaintiffs, Robert Maginnis and Michael Magnaye, allege in the EcoDiesel emissions cheating class action lawsuit that Fiat Chrysler of Canada and Robert Bosch LLC conspired to include defeat devices that could cheat on emissions testing in certain vehicles, including the Dodge Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The devices were reportedly included in model year 2014-2016 vehicles.
The EcoDiesel emissions cheating class action lawsuit was amended to include car dealerships, alleging that Fiat Chrysler dealerships breached express and applied warranties when it came to vehicles with the defeat device installed.
According to the complaint, Bosch and Fiat Chrysler dealerships each played a part in installing defeat devices and withholding this information from the public.
“These devices render the emission control systems of the Vehicles ineffective and constitute one or more Defeat Devices, which are banned under Canadian and US law,” alleges the EcoDiesel emissions cheating class action lawsuit.
“The Defeat Devices permitted the Vehicles to pass regulatory emissions tests in that the Defeat devices detected laboratory testing conditions and falsely showed the Vehicles’ emissions to be low during testing.”
Not only do the emissions levels of these vehicles go above regulatory maximums, allege the plaintiffs, but the level of noxious gases produced by vehicles with the defeat devices far also exceed regulatory requirements. Despite this, Fiat Chrysler marketed the vehicles as “clean diesel” and “ultra clean.”
“The Defendants knew that these attributes enhanced the value of the Vehicles in the minds of customers,” contends the EcoDiesel emissions cheating class action lawsuit.
According to the plaintiffs, the nature of diesel-burning engines leads to higher emissions of noxious gases, including NOX and other pollutants. In a tightening regulatory environment and in response to consumer demand, car makers began to manufacture so-called “clean” diesel vehicles.
However, lowering emissions has an effect on the performance of the vehicle, states the EcoDiesel emissions cheating class action lawsuit, including on acceleration and fuel efficiency.
In Canada, carmakers must adhere to certain emissions standards provided by law. Many of these standards mirror U.S. law, specifically the prohibition of defeat devices for emissions standard testing.
The plaintiffs say that Bosch, an automotive supplier, ignored this prohibition and began installing defeat devices. Car manufacturers were complicit in this deceit because they allegedly knew defeat device software was installed in the vehicles. The plaintiffs say they withheld this information from consumers, lowering the value of the vehicles they purchased.
The EcoDiesel class action lawsuit seeks to represent a nationwide Class, in Canada, of people who owned or leased a 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee or Dodge Ram 1500.
Another emissions cheating class action lawsuit was filed in the United States and Fiat Chrysler agreed to pay more than $300 million to settle those allegations.
Did you purchase or lease a vehicle with an emissions cheating device? Tell us more in the comments below!
The plaintiffs are represented by Daniel Bach and M. Eva Markowski of Siskinds LLP and David Sterns, Louis Sokolov, Jean-Marc Leclerc, and Mohsen Seddigh of Sotos LLP.
The EcoDiesel Emissions Cheating Class Action Lawsuit is Maginnis, et al. v. FCA Canada Inc., et al., Case No. CV-17-567691-00CP, in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Canada.
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194 thoughts onCanadians File Amended EcoDiesel Emissions Cheating Class Action
Had a 2016 Ram 1500. Engine failed just shy if 100,00km, then failed again at 54,000km. The engines was no longer under warranty and replacement cost exceeded the value of the vehicle. I sold the vehicle for parts at 1/3 of its value. Failure rate for this engine is higher than anything other vehicle in recent history. I would join a class action.
I own a 2016 ram ecodiesel and would like to be included
Help! I bought a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland EcoDiesel on May 20, 2023 at 92808 Km for $28,000 CAD cash. I changed the oil early often time before 10000 Km, last time at 6000 Km with filters. I have done all of the recalls. Now the engine has been knocking at around 112,000 Km. Dealer said although still driveable, the car needs to change the motor. They quoted around $27,000 to replace the motor. They charged about $600 for just the diagnostic. I called FCA/Stellantis Canada and they just took a note and told me that they would keep me in mind when they investigate the dealership someday and they still advised that I go with whatever the dealer says. I am broke now, help!
VIN # 1C4RJFCM3EC307206 just sick of this vehicle in and out of the Dealership, with all the recalls and exhaust and motor problems. Purchased Feb. 08/2020 with 147,217 km and now Sept. 11/2023 at 200,507 km it’s back in the Dealership. How is it that the Dealerships are allowed to still sell these units with recalls that are not done and stopped in the USA. We’re running out of money keeping this unit, would like to see us with a safer vehicle for our grandkids. Thanks for your time Don Latawiec
I purchased a 2015 Ram Outdoorsman Ecodiesel in 2020 first the egr melted the intake manifold then the rear wiring harness caught fire and finally last year it blew up on the Highway. My local dealer (Thunder Bay) is beyond useless. I still owe 13k on this piece of garbage its the worst purchase I have ever made and it has dramatically made my life awful for the last three years.
I have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. I have had emmission problems since I purchased it in 2014. Had to replace a sensor exhaust at !01KM and now again at 136,000km. I was told by the dealer that my warranty would be extended to 140,000km. The dealership has changed hands and the service manager that told me this is no longer there. Now I am told the warranty was over at 130,000km. I phoned FCA and they were not very sympathetic. Over the warranty period by 6000km (3600 M) basically tells me they do not want to be in business much longer. Now I am looking at a bill of $6,000 to go another 35,000 K? Doesn’t make much sense. Please sign me up in the class action suite. By the way the parts for Mopar for both Canada and US come from the same China source. Warranties you would think should be the same.