Chrysler Pacifica Lawsuit
In 2018, a class action lawsuit was filed against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) alleging that certain Chrysler Pacifica vehicles were prone to sudden stalling, posing a safety risk to drivers and passengers. The lawsuit alleged that FCA was aware of the defect but failed to take action to address it.
The lawsuit alleged that the stalling defect was caused by a problem with the vehicle’s crankshaft position sensor. This sensor is responsible for sending signals to the engine’s computer, which tells the engine when to spark the cylinders. If the sensor fails, it can cause the engine to stall without warning.
The lawsuit also alleged that FCA knew about the defect as early as 2016, but did not issue a recall until 2023. In the meantime, thousands of Pacifica owners reported experiencing stalling incidents, some of which resulted in accidents and injuries.
In 2022, FCA agreed to settle the class action lawsuit for $280 million. The settlement provides compensation to current and former owners and lessees of model year 2017 to 2021 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine and a 9-speed transmission.
The settlement also requires FCA to extend the warranty on the crankshaft position sensor for these vehicles to 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
If you own or lease a Chrysler Pacifica that is covered by the settlement, you may be eligible for compensation. You can learn more about the settlement and how to file a claim on the website of the law firm handling the case.
It is important to note that the Chrysler Pacifica lawsuit is still ongoing. There are a number of individual lawsuits pending against FCA alleging that the company’s negligence caused injuries and property damage to Pacifica owners.
If you have been injured in a Chrysler Pacifica stalling accident, you should contact an experienced product liability attorney to discuss your legal options
