Audi Class Action Settlement notice I received in the mail...
Thread Starter
New Member
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Audi Class Action Settlement notice I received in the mail...
Hello again-
Has everyone here received this?
Notice of Pendency of Class Action, Proposed Settlement and Hearing:
To: All persons or entities which were notified by Audi of the "LB" recall of 1998, 1999, and certain 2000 Model year Audi A6 Quattro vehicles...bearing a vehicle identification number equal to or lower than WAUED64B71N068077.
II. The Settlement:
...Under the terms of the "LB" and "LH" recalls, Audi dealers will replace the fuel level sending units in all Class Vehicles with new redesigned components free of charge, at Audi's sole expense. In addition, as part of the "LB" and "LH" recalls and the Settlement, Audi will reimburse affected owners for any out-of-pocket expenses, such as emergency fuel service, towing, lodging, etc., connected with the failure of a fuel level sending unit in a Class Vehicle.
And it looks like the Counsel is making $600,000 for their work
Does this mean anything to me? Haven't Audi dealers been replacing the fuel sensors already? Should I go get my currently-working fuel sensor replaced?
Has everyone here received this?
Notice of Pendency of Class Action, Proposed Settlement and Hearing:
To: All persons or entities which were notified by Audi of the "LB" recall of 1998, 1999, and certain 2000 Model year Audi A6 Quattro vehicles...bearing a vehicle identification number equal to or lower than WAUED64B71N068077.
II. The Settlement:
...Under the terms of the "LB" and "LH" recalls, Audi dealers will replace the fuel level sending units in all Class Vehicles with new redesigned components free of charge, at Audi's sole expense. In addition, as part of the "LB" and "LH" recalls and the Settlement, Audi will reimburse affected owners for any out-of-pocket expenses, such as emergency fuel service, towing, lodging, etc., connected with the failure of a fuel level sending unit in a Class Vehicle.
And it looks like the Counsel is making $600,000 for their work
Does this mean anything to me? Haven't Audi dealers been replacing the fuel sensors already? Should I go get my currently-working fuel sensor replaced?
Member
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 4,654
Likes: 0
yes but it took a "member of society" - in this case an A6 owner, to initiate it
.. I wonder if he/she feels satisfied/relieved/vindicated? I wish society would wake up to the fact that most class actions do not generally benefit the plaintif(s) in any meaningful way. I'd love to see some law firms sued in reverse for bring some of the really frivolous ones.
Given the above mentioned $600 000, and based on last years sales (80 000 units) everybodys 2002 Audi just went up by $7.50 !
All this for a repair they were going to do anyway.
Given the above mentioned $600 000, and based on last years sales (80 000 units) everybodys 2002 Audi just went up by $7.50 !
All this for a repair they were going to do anyway.
New Member
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
I never had a problem with them fixing it to begin with!
I had it done one in the 4th quarter of 99 and once again in 1st qtr of 00 (even tho the first fix seemed to work). I was always given a loaner and a full tank of gas along with a wash. I was never left stranded (I normally know the range of my tank). These class actions are a real pain. The plaintiff gets squat and the lawyers get the bulk. I just got one for the Iomega Zip Drive case- I think they want to give me a 15 or 25 dollar certificate-Big Deal!! Sorry guys-just venting-I'm getting sick of our litigous society!!!
Allen in Dallas
'99 1/2 A6Q
Allen in Dallas
'99 1/2 A6Q
New Member
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 405
Likes: 0
Re: yes but it took a "member of society" - in this case an A6 owner, to initiate it
I'm not sure they were going to do the repair anyway. I had to inform my dealer of my fuel gauge problem. The dealer then said there's a kit to replace the sending unit and that they'd order it. Clearly they wouldn't have ordered anything unless I pointed out the problem.
I believe Audi should have done a recall on this. I'd be severely pissed off if my fuel gauge went wacko after the warranty period and finding out it was a known problem.
I'm glad the lawsuit got the attention of Audi to do the right thing. But I think it's complete BS that it costs $600k to fill out some forms and file a suit. I'm waiting for the flame response from the lawyers trying to justify a cost like that.
I believe Audi should have done a recall on this. I'd be severely pissed off if my fuel gauge went wacko after the warranty period and finding out it was a known problem.
I'm glad the lawsuit got the attention of Audi to do the right thing. But I think it's complete BS that it costs $600k to fill out some forms and file a suit. I'm waiting for the flame response from the lawyers trying to justify a cost like that.
Trending Topics
Elder Member
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 39,901
Likes: 1
I got mine today and I'm angry
Here's basically what it says:
1. Audi will do what they already said they'd do in their recall notices.
2. Audi will give $600K to some lawyers who didn't have to do much since Audi already had the recall out.
Scammers.
1. Audi will do what they already said they'd do in their recall notices.
2. Audi will give $600K to some lawyers who didn't have to do much since Audi already had the recall out.
Scammers.
AudiWorld Stories
Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans
10 Strangest Audi Designs That Actually Made Production
Joe Kucinski
2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!
Michael S. Palmer
Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!
Verdad Gallardo
The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept
Verdad Gallardo
