Published
January 14, 2026
Updated
July 27, 2026
The court granted final approval after the March 17, 2026 hearing. The May 16, 2026 reimbursement and fire-payment claim deadline has passed; warranty-extension relief applies under the settlement terms.
Current Status
The court granted final approval after the March 17, 2026 hearing. The May 16, 2026 reimbursement and fire-payment claim deadline has passed; warranty-extension relief applies under the settlement terms.StatusFinal Approval Granted · Claims ProcessingSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineMay 16, 2026New claims are not currently accepted.
Settlement FundWarranty relief plus a $750,000 reimbursement capApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitExtended warranty, reimbursement, or $3,000 qualifying-fire paymentEligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that EGR coolers in certain Ram 1500 EcoDiesel trucks could crack, leak coolant, and contribute to vehicle fires. FCA US denied wrongdoing, and the settlement does not constitute a finding of liability.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Covered?
The class covers U.S. purchasers or lessees of model-year 2014 through 2019 Ram 1500 or 1500 Classic EcoDiesel trucks manufactured between June 12, 2013 and October 23, 2019.What Benefits Were Available?
Relief includes an EGR-cooler warranty extension, reimbursement of qualifying out-of-pocket expenses subject to a $750,000 cap, and $3,000 for qualifying vehicle fires caused by a failed EGR cooler.Claims and Payment Information
The court granted final approval after the March 17, 2026 hearing. The May 16, 2026 reimbursement and fire-payment claim deadline has passed; warranty-extension relief applies under the settlement terms. People with an existing claim or notice should rely on claim-specific communications and the official source.Official information is available at EcoDiesel EGR Cooler Settlement.
Important Dates
• Final approval hearing: March 17, 2026• Claim deadline: May 16, 2026
• Final approval: granted
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and court orders and can affect individual benefits.Case Information
Crawford, et al. v. FCA US LLC2:20-cv-12341-SJM-DRG
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Sources
• Official program, breach notice, or court-authorized information: EcoDiesel EGR Cooler SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
Warranty relief plus a $750,000 reimbursement cap
Case Title
Crawford, et al. v. FCA US LLC
Case Number
2:20-cv-12341-SJM-DRG
Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Claim Deadline
May 16, 2026
Status
Final Approval Granted · Claims Processing
Official Website
EcoDiesel EGR Cooler Settlement
