FCA, Customers Begin Negotiating A Settlement For Alleged Excess Diesel Emissions

[KWyleHD]

http://fcauthority.com/2017/12/fca-...ttlement-for-alleged-excess-diesel-emissions/

 

[BoostN]

http://fcauthority.com/2017/12/fca-...ttlement-for-alleged-excess-diesel-emissions/

That's for sharing. Big news!

 

[1shadowsabre]

Good read, it's dated Sept. 2017

 

[KWyleHD]

Good read, it's dated Sept. 2017

Ah, thanks.. I'm patiently waiting for some real detailed news.. it's been SLOWLY developing for a long time.

 

[Zachary]

Has anyone joined the class action suit with a law firm? I was contacted by a firm asking me to join but I'm unaware of the benefits and consequences. Any advice?

 

[KWyleHD]

I've been looking for the same information for months. Take a look at this site, https://www.hbsslaw.com/cases/dodge-ram-1500-diesel-emissions

 

[1shadowsabre]

Interesting, Who actually purchased their eco diesel because of it was "environmentally friendly"?
I really just wanted a 1/2 ton diesel that got good fuel economy and am looking very closely at a GDE tune very soon.

 

[Zachary]

Interesting, Who actually purchased their eco diesel because of it was "environmentally friendly"?
I really just wanted a 1/2 ton diesel that got good fuel economy and am looking very closely at a GDE tune very soon.

I think the point is the premium we (some) paid for the diesel option. To be clear I love my truck and have no complaints or desire to get rid of it. My only issue is the extra few thousand I spent for an option that is being meddled with and now in a lawsuit. So the question remains: what is the benefit of joining the class action?

 

[1shadowsabre]

I would imagine the "benefit" of joining the CAL is to the law firm. If there were some sort of fix or compensation all customers would be party to it.

 

[BoostN]

Good read, it's dated Sept. 2017

I missed the date myself. I still don't believe we're going to have another VW TDI scenario.

 

[Hundo]

Well there has to be some consideration if they’re going to de-tune (less fuel mpg) the engine. Like one was saying, we paid $5k more, more for maintenance, oil changes, def. so if we lose 2-3 mpg and get the same as a 2.7 Ford, that doesn’t work for me.

 

[KWyleHD]

http://www.autonews.com/article/201...or-fines-recalls-to-settle-fca-emissions-suit



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[Hundo]

Well what does this mean for us and our trucks to comply? In order to meet the regulations, will lose fuel economy and towing. Since the “cheat“ was under heavy loads (for me, grapevine, I-80 to Reno) will lose something. Getting closer, will see

http://www.autonews.com/article/201...or-fines-recalls-to-settle-fca-emissions-suit



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[BoostN]

For us customers, here is the most important part of that article..

And unlike in the VW settlement, the terms under discussion between FCA and the U.S. don’t include a requirement to buy back any vehicles.

The diesel issue could cost Fiat Chrysler between $460 million and more than $1 billion, according to estimates made last year by Barclays Plc, Mediobanca SpA and Evercore ISI.

If you're on the team of wanting a buy back, sounds like that might not be in the cards..

 

[Hundo]

There has to be some compensation then to make you “Whole”

The vehicle has to operate as offered in the MSRP , that’s why there’s an offer on the table for people who sued, right? I’m not looking for a way to get rid of the truck, runs well, 27-28 mpg on the hwy. I get about 17mpg pulling 6k. We paid more for this package, oil changes and maintenance compared to a gas unit. FCA or the EPA isn’t going to come come out and say owners. Also you lose value if you use mpg and towing capacity. There has to be some restitution

For us customers, here is the most important part of that article..



If you're on the team of wanting a buy back, sounds like that might not be in the cards..

 

[BoostN]

There has to be some restitution

I wouldn't be surprised if we get "something"..

 

[Hundo]

Hyundai reimbursed for mileage difference.

Right now we’re looking at a trailer that would be about 8200 fully loaded. My truck with the 3:92 says it will tow 9000. If this changes that will be another issue. This waiting game will probably be another 6 months


https://hyundaifuelconsumption.ca/r...fuel-consumption-reimbursement-program-facts/

For us customers, here is the most important part of that article..



If you're on the team of wanting a buy back, sounds like that might not be in the cards..

I wouldn't be surprised if we get "something"..

I wouldn't be surprised if we get "something"..

 

[1shadowsabre]

I am not sure if the ED's are flying off the lots right now. My local dealer has 3 2017 Bighorns on the lot. Sticker price $51,000 before any kind of incentives or anything.

 

[John]

I wouldn't be surprised if we get "something"..

maybe a free oil change. lol

 

[BoostN]

maybe a free oil change. lol

Well, that's something...