Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel EGR Cooler Settlement
If you own or lease a 2014–2019 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, your vehicle may have a defective EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) cooler prone to cracking, which can cause coolant leaks and a potential fire hazard. A class action settlement in Crawford v. FCA US LLC provides warranty extensions, expense reimbursement, and $3,000 fire payments. File your claim by May 16, 2026.
What Is This Case About?
The lawsuit alleges that Ram 1500 EcoDiesel trucks (model years 2014–2019) have defective exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers that are prone to cracking due to thermal fatigue. When the cooler cracks, coolant can leak into the intake manifold, creating a fire hazard. FCA US LLC (now Stellantis) denies all wrongdoing but agreed to settle.
Who Is Eligible?
Anyone who purchased or leased a model year 2014–2019 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel (including 1500 Classic) manufactured between June 12, 2013 and October 23, 2019 in the United States. No actual EGR failure is required to benefit from the warranty extension.
What Benefits Are Available?
- Five-year EGR cooler warranty extension (automatic — covers repairs after replacement)
- Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses (towing, rental car, coolant) — capped at $750,000 total across all claimants
- $3,000 payment for class members who can document their vehicle caught fire due to the EGR defect
How to File Before the Deadline
Download the claim form from the official EcoDiesel EGR Cooler Settlement website, complete it with supporting documentation (proof of ownership, receipts), and submit online, by email, or by mail.
View this settlement on OpenClassActions.com for additional details and eligibility information.
- Claim Deadline: May 16, 2026
- Reimbursement Cap: $750,000 total
- Case Type: Vehicle defect — EGR cooler/fire hazard
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