Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel EGR Cooler Settlement
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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was May 16, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
FCA US sold Model Year 2014-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Trucks with defective Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) coolers that crack due to thermal fatigue, causing coolant leaks that can lead to combustion in the intake manifold and vehicle fires. FCA US denies liability but has agreed to settle to avoid litigation.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who purchased or leased a Model Year 2014-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel or 1500 Classic Truck in the United States that was manufactured between June 12, 2013 and October 23, 2019.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form or Proof of Payment by May 16, 2026. Proof of payment is not required to receive warranty extension benefits, but may be needed for reimbursement or additional compensation.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel EGR Cooler Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was May 16, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel EGR Cooler Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel EGR Cooler Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at ecodieselegrcoolercase.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel EGR Cooler Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for March 17, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Reyes Vargas(Consol Plaintiff)
- Matthew Ogren(Consol Plaintiff)
- Kara Gulbranson(Consol Plaintiff)
- Justin Ewing(Consol Plaintiff)
- James Deale(Consol Plaintiff)
- Gregory Briggs(Consol Plaintiff)
- Kwaterski Construction, Inc.(Consol Plaintiff)
- Dennis Anderson(Consol Plaintiff)
+ 20 more
Defendants
- FCA US LLC
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Shelby SmithHagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
- Peter Austin ShaefferHagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
- Mitchell Kendrick
- Dana FraserThe Miller Law Firm, P.C.
- David BocanRobins Kaplan LLP
- Stacey SlaughterRobins Kaplan LLP
- Austin HurtRobins Kaplan LLP
- Steve W. BermanHagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
- Sharon S. AlmonrodeThe Miller Law Firm, P.C.
- E. Powell MillerThe Miller Law Firm
- Dennis A. LienhardtThe Miller Law Firm, P.C.
Counsel for defendants
- Scott H MorganKlein Thomas Lee & Fresard
- Ian Kennedy EdwardsKlein Thomas Lee & Fresard
- Fred J. FresardKlein Thomas Lee & Fresard
- Derek H. SwansonKlein Thomas Lee & Fresard
- David B. JinkinsThompson Coburn LLP
- David M. DellKlein Thomas Lee & Fresard
- Alison RodneyBush Seyferth, PLLC
- William B. MonahanSullivan & Cromwell LLp
- Thomas C. WhiteSullivan & Cromwell LLP
- Thomas J. MurrayKing & Murray, PLLC
- Thomas L. Azar , Jr.Klein Thomas Lee & Fresard
- Stephen W. KingKing & Murray PLLC
- Stephen A. D'AunoyKlein Thomas Lee & Fresard
- Robert J. Giuffra , Jr.Sullivan & Cromwell LLp
- Carl Lansing RowleyThompson Coburn LLP
- Allison W. ReimannGodfrey and Kahn, S.C.
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