FCA US Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Truck Settlement

Drivers who purchased or leased a model year 2014-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Truck manufactured between June 12, 2013, and Oct. 23, 2019, in the United States may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.

FCA US LLC agreed to pay $2.45 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it equipped certain Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel trucks with defective exhaust gas recirculation coolers. The plaintiffs claimed these coolers were susceptible to thermal fatigue, which could lead to cracking, coolant leaks and, in some cases, vehicle fires.

Who can file a claim?

The class includes all individuals who purchased or leased a model year 2014-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Truck manufactured between June 12, 2013, and Oct. 23, 2019, in the United States.

How much can class members get?

The settlement provides several types of compensation and benefits to class members, depending on their circumstances:

• Reimbursement program: Class members may claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to a failed EGR cooler, including:
• Tow truck costs (no maximum per truck specified but subject to the overall cap)
• Rental car costs (up to $500 per eligible truck)
• Coolant costs (up to $75 per eligible truck)

The total cap for all tow truck, rental car and coolant claims is $750,000. If valid claims exceed this amount, the settlement administrator will reduce payments proportionally (pro rata).

• Warranty extension: All eligible trucks receive a warranty extension covering all parts and labor needed to repair a failed EGR cooler for five years from the date of the EGR cooler replacement under Recall VB1. Class members do not need to submit a claim form or documentation to receive this benefit. The warranty extension follows the vehicle and not the individual owner or lessee.
• Vehicle fire payment: Class members whose eligible truck suffered a fire caused by a failed EGR cooler can claim a $3,000 payment. Vehicle fire claims require proof of the fire and its cause.

How to claim a settlement payment

Class members can file the online claim form or download, print and complete the PDF claim form and mail or email it to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is May 16, 2026.

Settlement administrator's contact information: Crawford v. FCA US LLC, Settlement Administrator, PO Box 4219, Portland, OR 97208-4219, claims@ecodieselegrcoolercase.com

Required proof and information

Claimants must provide their vehicle identification number and current vehicle mileage (mileage is not required if the claimant no longer owns/leases the vehicle).

They must also provide documentation to support their claim. The documentation requirements vary by claim type:

• EGR cooler repair reimbursement: Proof of repair and payment (such as receipts, credit card or bank statements)
• Tow truck, rental car, and coolant reimbursements: Proof of ownership, payment and contemporaneous repair of a failed EGR cooler
• Vehicle fire payment: Proof of ownership and fire (police, insurance or fire department report) and proof a failed EGR cooler caused the fire (such as a report or repair record mentioning the EGR cooler or its area)

Payout options

• Digital payment (such as Venmo, Zelle or a virtual prepaid card). Claimants who select this option will receive an email prompting them to choose their preferred digital payment method.
• Physical check mailed to the address provided on the claim form

$2.45 million settlement fund breakdown

The $2,450,000 settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees, costs and expenses: Up to $2,450,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $5,000 each plus up to $2,500 additional at counsel's discretion
• Payments to class members: Up to $750,000 for all warranty extensions, reimbursements and fire payments

Important dates

• Deadline for exclusion: Feb. 8, 2026
• Final approval/fairness hearing: March 17, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: May 16, 2026

When is the Crawford v. FCA US LLC payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged that certain Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel trucks contained defective EGR coolers that could crack and leak coolant, potentially causing fires.

FCA US LLC denied all liability and wrongdoing. Both sides agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of a trial and to provide compensation and benefits to affected owners and lessees.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Claim form
3. Settlement agreement
4. Settlement FAQ