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TINA.org investigation revealed Dodge, Ram and Jeep advertising vehicles as “built” and/or “made” in the U.S. when they are actually assembled in the U.S.
Ram Pickup Trucks
September 2016: This action was dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.
April 2015: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Chrysler for allegedly falsely representing on the Monroney stickers (the window labels in new cars that list certain official information about the vehicles) that the Ram trucks – including the Ram 1500 – were equipped with a 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio when the trucks were actually equipped with the standard 3.21 Rear Axle Ratio. (Besley et al v. FCA US, LLC f/k/a Chrysler Group, LLC, Case No. 15-cv-1511, D. SC.).
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2022 and 2023 Ram Promaster Vans
Allegations: Falsely advertising that vehicles have a “9-Speed Automatic Transmission”
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM Vehicles with 3.6L Pentastar V6 Classic Engines
Allegations: Falsely marketing vehicles as safe to drive, durable, and reliable when they are not due to defect
Dodge Rams
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