If you own or lease a 2014 to 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2014 to 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic vehicle, equipped with a 3.0 litre EcoDiesel engine, your vehicle may have a dangerous defect.
A new Quebec class action lawsuit launched against FCA Canada Inc. and FCA US LLC alleges certain Dodge Ram vehicles have an exhaust gas recirculation cooler (EGR) defect that causes the cooler to crack and leak pre-heated vaporized coolant into the EGR system. This dangerous defect can increase the risk of engine compartment fire or sudden loss of power.
Is Your Dodge Ram Dangerous?
According to the Dodge Ram EGR class action lawsuit, the vehicles’ exhaust gas recirculation coolers are vulnerable to thermal fatigue. This defect can cause the EGR coolers to crack internally and leak. These leaks can then cause engine fires or loss of power, both of which present a serious threat for drivers and passengers.
Class Members include all persons in Quebec who own, owned, lease and/or leased a 2014 to 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2014 to 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic vehicle, equipped with a 3.0 litre EcoDiesel engine containing exhaust gas recirculation coolers, designed, manufactured, assembled, tested, marketed, advertised, distributed, leased and/or sold by FCA.
A similar class action lawsuit has already been filed in British Columbia over defective EGR coolers in certain Dodge Ram models.
The Dodge Ram EGR class action lawsuit alleges that as early as 2014, FCA presented to consumers that the EcoDiesel engine is durable and reliable. “The representations that resulted,” accuses the complaint, “were false (because the vehicles contain a defective part) and deceptive (because the vehicles were not durable or reliable and could not perform as represented due to the fire risk).”
Dodge Ram Recalls
In October 2019, the defective Dodge Ram vehicles were recalled from the market. Years after the EGR cooler defect was known, FCA admitted that the cooler was vulnerable to thermal fatigue, therefore potentially placing drivers and passengers at risk.
FCA reportedly recalled some-108,000 diesel-powered Ram 1500 trucks in the U.S.. An additional 50,159 Dodge Ram vehicles were pulled from the Canadian market, and another 1,700 vehicles were recalled across the globe due to the EGR cooler dangerous defect.
According to the class action lawsuit, FCA was aware of the EGR cooler defect since 2014, yet did not investigate the issue until May 2019.
FCA Hit With Multiple Class Action Lawsuits
FCA Canada Inc. and FCA US LLC have been hit with several class actions in recent months. A proposed class action lawsuit in B.C. alleges a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) defect in certain Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep vehicles.
A variety of vehicles are allegedly affected by the TPMS defect including, among others, the 2009-2010 Chrysler Sebring, the 2008-2011 Dodge Caliber and Caravan, the 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 1500 and the 2008-2011 Jeep Patriot.
Yet another FCA class action lawsuit has bee launched over defective Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. According to the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid class action lawsuit, affected vehicles are prone to overheat, which can cause the vehicle to catch fire.
Purchasing a Car? Buyer Beware
In Quebec, all consumer transactions are governed by the provincial Consumer Protection Act (Quebec CPA).
The Quebec CPA establishes several legal warranties to protect consumers. As per the legal warranties, dealers, manufacturers, and intermediaries must provide the warranty of “fitness for purpose” and the warranty of durability.
The warranty for fitness of purpose requires that goods, such as a car, must be fit for the purpose for which goods of that kind are ordinarily used. In the case of a car, its purpose is driving. However, defective vehicles, such as those affected by the EGR cooler problem, may not function properly, and therefore, run the risk of not being “fit” for their purpose.
The second warranty is the warranty of durability, which demands that goods must be durable in normal use for a reasonable length of time. This assessment takes into consideration the goods’ price, the terms of the contract and the conditions of their use.
Do you own or lease one of the defective Dodge Ram vehicles? Are you interested in joining this class action lawsuit? Tell us what you think in the comments below!
Potential Class Members are represented by Lex Group inc.
The Dodge Ram EGR Class Action Lawsuit is A.S. v. FCA Canada Inc. and FCA US LLC, Case No. 500-06-00105-200, Before the Superior Court of Québec, District of Montreal, Canada.
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Curiosity question. Has anyone had any issues with their turbo since or after the EGR recall? My turbo just went on my 2014 with only 122,000 km on the truck. The EGR was replaced in October 2021. Only approx. 20,000 km was put on the truck since the recall. I found the dismissed Dodge Ram & Jeep Eco Diesel Order online followed some of the links and found a statement stating, paraphrasing here, that the turbocharger could also be affected. Just curious if anyone else had this issue
Curiosity question. Has anyone had any issues with their turbo since or after the EGR recall? My turbo just went on my 2014 with only 122,000 km on the truck. The EGR was replaced in October 2021. Only approx. 20,000 km was put on the truck since the recall. I found the dismissed Dodge Ram & Jeep Eco Diesel Order online followed some of the links and found a statement stating, paraphrasing here, that the turbocharger could also be affected. Just curious if anyone else had this issue