Nissan Altima owners have secured a settlement offer from the carmaker which would resolve claims that the vehicles' transmissions fail prematurely.
Lead plaintiffs alleged that 2013 through 2016 Nissan Altimas suffer from shuddering, hesitation, stalling, and noises stemming from defective continuous variable automatic transmissions.
According to the Nissan class action, vehicles stall unexpectedly, causing them to stop in traffic without illuminating the brake lights.
Conversely, the defect could also allegedly cause an unexpected surge in power, causing drivers to lose control.
Despite consumer complaints, Nissan reportedly forced owners to pay for a $3,000 fix that often left them with more defective parts.
The carmaker agreed to settle the allegations in the Nissan Altima stalling defect class action lawsuit by offering to extend the powertrain warranty on affected vehicles. The warranty will be extended by 24 months or 24,000 miles.
"The settlement achieves excellent benefits to the class while obviating the significant risks of further litigation," noted the plaintiffs' motion for preliminary approval of the Nissan settlement. "Litigating allegations of a vehicle defect like the one at issue typically results in a costly, lengthy battle of experts. This case is no exception."
Under the terms of the Nissan class action settlement agreement, car owners affected by the Nissan Altima stalling defect can claim reimbursement for transmission repairs. Further, the terms of the extended powertrain warranty allow all Nissan Altima owners to take advantage.
"The Settlement includes an expedited resolution process to resolve Class Member claims for breach of the Nissan New Vehicle Limited Warranty, as extended and modified by the Warranty Extension," notes the motion for approval of the Nissan class action settlement agreement.
Nissan Altima owners may also be able to claim a $1,000 voucher for the purchase or lease of a new Nissan or Infinity vehicle if the class action settlement is approved.
The plaintiffs have asked the court to conditionally certify a Class of current and former owners and lessees who purchased or leased model year 2013 through 2016 Nissan Altima vehicles in the United States.
Nissan will pay Class counsel nearly $6 million in attorneys' fees and costs as well.
According to the motion to approve the class action settlement, the deal will appropriately compensate those affected by the alleged Nissan Altima stalling defect, which caused Class Members to suffer financially, in addition to creating a safety concern.
The class action lawsuit claimed that owners of 2013 through 2016 Nissan Altima vehicles did not receive what they paid for because of the stalling defect.
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The Nissan Altima owners are represented by Ben Barnow, Erich P. Schork, Jeffrey D. Blake and Anthony Parkhill of Barnow and Associates PC, Kevin H. Sharp of Sanford Heisler Sharp LLP and Thomas J. O'Reardon and Timothy G. Blood of Blood Hurst & O'Reardon, LLP.
TheNissan Altima Stalling Defect Class Action Lawsuit isGann, et al. v. Nissan North America Inc., Case No. 3:18-cv-00966, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
UPDATE: November 2019, the Nissan Altima transmission class action settlement is now open. Click here to file a claim.
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