Dusty
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- Rochester, New York
- Ram Year
- 2019
- Engine
- 5.7 Hemi
The only lawsuit related to "ticking" I'm aware of is Petro, et al., v. FCA US LLC out of the Delaware federal district court, which was filed several years ago. There are three plaintiffs: Shawn Petro (2020 Ram 2500), Mike Fairchild (2015 Ram 1500), and David Kinchen (2016 Ram 1500).
Plaintiffs suit alleges damages in cost of repairs as well as a loss of resale value the tick imposes on the owners.
As stated in the suit, plaintiffs contend the "ticking" is unique to Gen 3 Hemi engines with MDS and claim the MDS is the cause, and that "Hemi engines should last 200,000 miles and valve train components should last more than 100,000 miles."
They also contend that metal particles from failing components are circulated in the oil causing other engine damage.
The class action suit is being handled by Berger Montague PC, Capstone APC, Kopelowitz Ostrow Ferguson Weiseberg Gilbert, and Gordon & Partners, all well known class action law firms.
Upon inquiry I was told that there were less than 60 qualified persons eligible to enjoin the suit out of several hundred mostly because owners could not provide maintenance evidence or deviated from factory maintenance recommendations.
Just my opinion, but looking at the pleading I think the only people making out on this will be the lawyers.
Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 99248 miles.
Plaintiffs suit alleges damages in cost of repairs as well as a loss of resale value the tick imposes on the owners.
As stated in the suit, plaintiffs contend the "ticking" is unique to Gen 3 Hemi engines with MDS and claim the MDS is the cause, and that "Hemi engines should last 200,000 miles and valve train components should last more than 100,000 miles."
They also contend that metal particles from failing components are circulated in the oil causing other engine damage.
The class action suit is being handled by Berger Montague PC, Capstone APC, Kopelowitz Ostrow Ferguson Weiseberg Gilbert, and Gordon & Partners, all well known class action law firms.
Upon inquiry I was told that there were less than 60 qualified persons eligible to enjoin the suit out of several hundred mostly because owners could not provide maintenance evidence or deviated from factory maintenance recommendations.
Just my opinion, but looking at the pleading I think the only people making out on this will be the lawyers.
Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 99248 miles.