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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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191 thoughts onCanadians File Amended EcoDiesel Emissions Cheating Class Action
Sign me up my truck is sitting in my driveway with a blown engine at 154 000 km owned for 3 years then boom cruising down the highway i shut it off quickly it stull runs but engine knocks 2 different dealers and no help need an engine and yes all oil changes where done. They deny many problems with this generation.
Had mine updated and recall on egr cooler done in the past year. Always used synthetic Rotella oil and changed when got down to 30% life. After it let out a rattle and siezed up on my way home from work it is now a driveway ornament waiting until I can afford a new motor. Still a year left to pay for this thing. Barely over 100000 miles on it. Sign me up
Please add myself as we and let me know how to sign up.
Owner of a 2016 RAM 1500 3.0 L EcoDiesel
Any thoughts on if we’ll get that extended warranty too?
Thank you!
I have a 2015 ram ecodiesel. That I bought. And just had to replace the engine for 16000 dollars. I am in for the lawsuit
Is this class action still happening? My eco diesel has had the software “updated” and is now gutless and dangerously lags when accelerating when the engine is not hot. Doesn’t tow like it used to and costs more for diesel. Ordered a Cybertruck.
2015 Eco diesel, just spent $2k on emissions issues 2 weeks ago and today they’re telling me It may be the NOX sensor now but don’t know – $1.4K, if that’s not the issue the next step is the RCA sensor – $3k and they just keep replacing parts until the service engine light stays off. Technician told me these thing are money pits at this age, $10ks and $10k of repairs. Oh and fixed the air suspension system 2x – $9k. Add me to the suit
Would like to be added as well..already had to replace my emissions system cuz they said not covered under warranty..??!
I have a 2016 ram echo diesel please add me or tell me how to sign up. This has gone on long enough
I have a 2014 eco diesel grand cherokee. It has been to the dealership several times for emissions issues. Please add me to this list.
original owner of 2016 Ram eco diesel, am I too late for compensation?