Kia Sorento Crankshaft Bolt Defect Settlement
If you are a current or prior owner or lessee of a 2003-2006 Kia Sorento with a 3.5 liter engine in the US, you could be affected by a class action settlement.
Filing Deadline: May 17, 2017
Eligible Class Members: If you owned or leased a model year 2003-2006 Kia Sorento with a 3.5-liter engine, you may be entitled to benefits from this Kia class action settlement.
Case History: A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit over allegations certain Kia Sorento vehicles were equipped with a defective crankshaft bolt that could break in some conditions. When the crankshaft pulley bolt breaks, it can damage other engine components, the Kia Sorento class action lawsuit alleges. The damaged engine components can reportedly cause significant issues, including the loss of steering control and possible engine failure that can increase the risk of an accident. The plaintiffs assert Kia knew about the Sorento engine defect for years but failed to disclose the problem to consumers. Kia denies the allegations but the vehicle manufacturer has agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the cost and burden of ongoing litigation. The Kia crankshaft bolt defect settlement was preliminarily approved on Nov. 2, 2016.
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Important Dates
Objection/Opt-Out Deadline: April 3, 2017
Claim Filing Deadline: May 17, 2017
Final Approval Hearing: June 19, 2017
FAQ
What is a class action lawsuit?
A class action lawsuit is a lawsuit filed by one or more plaintiffs on behalf of others who have a similar legal claim. Class action lawsuits provide an economical and efficient method to recover monetary damages caused by others’ wrongdoing because they allow people to join together as a group in a single lawsuit against one or more defendants.
What are these lawsuits about?
Plaintiffs allege a defect in the design of the crankshaft pulley bolt and balancer in the Class Vehicles, which can cause the front pulley bolt to break and cause damage to other engine components. Plaintiffs also allege that KMA knew of this possibility and failed to disclose it to consumers, and refused to honor the warranty and repair the Class Vehicles. The Court dismissed certain claims, and retained other claims, and the parties now desire to settle the remaining claims as to all Class Members.
Who is included in these settlements?
Generally, you may be included in this settlement if you are a current or prior owner or lessee of a 2003-2006 Kia Sorento with a 3.5 liter engine in the US.
How much money can I get?
The settlement provides reimbursement up to $4,900 for certain out-of-pocket expenses for repairs related to the crankshaft pulley bolt failure. The amount each Class Member is eligible to receive depends on several factors, though, including whether they are an original purchaser and still own the Class vehicle; they are an original purchaser of the Class vehicle but no longer own the vehicle; whether they purchased a used Class vehicle; and when the crankshaft pulley failure occurred.
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