Published
August 15, 2025
Updated
July 16, 2026
This settlement resolved claims that the sliding-door lock actuator — the “latch” — in certain 2017 Dodge Grand Caravans could fail. It is now closed for reimbursement: the window to recover past out-of-pocket repair costs has passed, but the automatic 10-year / 100,000-mile warranty extension it created still applies at FCA US dealers.
What Was the Dodge Grand Caravan Door-Latch Settlement?
This class action settlement resolved allegations that the rear power sliding-door lock actuator — often called the door “latch” — in certain 2017 Dodge Grand Caravans could fail and lose its ability to lock or unlock. FCA US, LLC (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) denied the allegations and did not admit liability. The case is White, et al. v. FCA US, LLC, No. 4:21-cv-11696-SDK-DRG, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.The court granted preliminary approval on March 27, 2025, and set a final-approval hearing for September 16, 2025. The settlement created two separate benefits, and it is important not to confuse them: an automatic warranty extension that is still in effect at FCA US dealers, and a reimbursement track for past out-of-pocket repairs whose claim window has now closed. There was no aggregate common fund.
Status
Reimbursement Window Closed
Preliminary approval March 27, 2025; final-approval hearing September 16, 2025.
Reimbursement Deadline
Passed
The past-repair reimbursement claim window closed in 2025.
Covered Vehicles
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
Built between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017.
Warranty Extension
Automatic · 10 yr / 100,000 mi
No claim form — applies at FCA US dealers.
Which Vehicles Were Covered?
The settlement class covered owners and lessees, in the United States, of the following vehicle:• 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan built between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017
What Did the Settlement Provide?
The settlement provided two distinct benefits — one that requires nothing to be filed and remains ongoing, and one that required a claim and has now closed:• Automatic warranty extension (ongoing): coverage of the parts and labor to repair a failing sliding-door lock actuator for 10 years from the vehicle’s in-service date or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is no claim form for this benefit — an eligible owner brings the vehicle to an authorized FCA US dealer, and the repair is covered under the extension.
• Reimbursement for past repairs (closed): class members who had already paid out of pocket to repair the sliding-door lock actuator could seek reimbursement by submitting a claim with their 17-digit VIN and proof of payment through the settlement’s reimbursement portal. That reimbursement claim window has closed.
Is the Warranty Extension Still in Effect?
Yes. Only the past-repair reimbursement window has closed. The warranty extension is automatic, requires no claim form, and continues to cover a qualifying sliding-door lock actuator repair for 10 years from the vehicle’s in-service date or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, at authorized FCA US dealers. An owner of a covered 2017 Grand Caravan whose sliding-door latch fails within that window can still have the repair performed at a dealer under the extension.Why Was the Lawsuit Filed?
The lawsuit alleged that the rear power sliding-door lock actuator in certain 2017 Dodge Grand Caravans was defective and could fail, leaving the door unable to lock or unlock. FCA US denied the allegations and did not admit liability as part of the settlement, and the court did not determine liability.Key Dates
• Preliminary Approval: March 27, 2025• Final-Approval Hearing: September 16, 2025
• Reimbursement Claim Window: closed in 2025 (passed)
• Warranty Extension: automatic — 10 years from in-service date or 100,000 miles, whichever first (ongoing)
Case Information
• Caption: White, et al. v. FCA US, LLC• Case No.: 4:21-cv-11696-SDK-DRG
• Court: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
• Preliminary Approval: March 27, 2025
• Status: Reimbursement window closed — automatic warranty extension ongoing
Sources
- Official Settlement Website — Dodge Sliding-Door Latch Settlement
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan — White v. FCA US, LLC, No. 4:21-cv-11696-SDK-DRG
- Carscoops — reporting on the FCA sliding-door lock actuator settlement
- Yahoo Autos — After 4 Years, Chrysler Settles Minivan Lawsuit
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Relief
Automatic warranty extension (10 yr / 100,000 mi) + past-repair reimbursement (closed)
Case Title
White v. FCA US, LLC
Case Number
4:21-cv-11696-SDK-DRG
Court
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Preliminary Approval
Granted March 27, 2025
Status
Reimbursement closed — warranty extension ongoing
Official Website
Dodge Sliding Door Latch Settlement.com
