
Stellantis
TINA.org found Jeep, Dodge and Ram engaged in deceptive U.S.-origin marketing.
In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against FCA US LLC for allegedly misleadingly marketing the UConnect infotainment system in Chrysler vehicles as safe when, according to plaintiffs, several of the system’s safety-related features – including the screen, backup camera, and navigation system – freeze and lose functionality due to a defect. (Pistorio et al v. FCA US LLC, Case No. 20-cv-11838, E.D. Mich.)
For more of TINA.org’s coverage of UConnect, click here.
TINA.org found Jeep, Dodge and Ram engaged in deceptive U.S.-origin marketing.
Allegations: Marketing vehicles as safe and reliable when the batteries can catch fire due to a defect
Allegations: Falsely marketing vehicles as safe to drive, durable, and reliable when they are not due to defect
Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press
E.J. Schultz, Ad Age
MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2025 — Dutch automaker Stellantis has paused its new “American Born” campaign after getting called out by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). Released in the wake…
New ads came and went amid increased attention on U.S. auto manufacturing industry.
Patrick Coffee, The Wall Street Journal