A class action lawsuit against Jaguar Land Rover North America has reached a settlement, which could impact thousands of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicle owners and lessees.
The case, George et al. v. JLRNA, revolves around claims that certain 2016-2020 Jaguar and Land Rover models had defective infotainment systems, specifically the InControl Touch Pro and InControl Touch Pro Duo.
Background of the Case
Plaintiffs Blake George, Stuart Jolly, and Laszlo Vas filed the lawsuit, alleging that the infotainment systems in these vehicles were faulty. These systems are key to vehicle operation, affecting navigation, audio, and other important functions. Although JLRNA denies any wrongdoing, both sides agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of further litigation.
The full list of affected vehicles is shown in the table below:
Make | Model | Model Years |
Land Rover | Range Rover | 2017 – 2020 |
Land Rover | Range Rover Sport | 2017 – 2020 |
Land Rover | Range Rover Velar | 2018 – 2020 |
Land Rover | Range Rover Evoque | 2016 – 2020 |
Land Rover | Discovery | 2017 – 2020 |
Land Rover | Discovery Sport | 2017 – 2020 |
Jaguar | E-Pace | 2018 – 2020 |
Jaguar | F-Pace | 2017 – 2020 |
Jaguar | I-Pace | 2019 – 2020 |
Jaguar | F-Type | 2018 – 2020 |
Jaguar | XE | 2017 – 2020 |
Jaguar | XF | 2016 – 2020 |
Jaguar | XJ | 2016 – 2019 |
Key Details of the Settlement
If the court approves, the settlement will provide several benefits to current owners and lessees of the affected vehicles:
Free Retrofit/Upgrade: Vehicles that don’t already have software-over-the-air (SOTA) capability will get a free retrofit. This upgrade allows future software updates to be delivered wirelessly, so you won’t need to visit authorized JLRNA retailers.
Limited Extended Warranty: The settlement includes a one-year extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the Infotainment Master Controller (IMC) of the InControl System. This extension applies to vehicles that were out of warranty when the settlement agreement was made.
Additional Benefits: The settlement also offers free software updates, informational resources, and improved services from JLRNA to assist owners and lessees.
Legal Rights and Options for Settlement Class Members
As a Settlement Class Member, you have several options:
Do Nothing: By doing nothing, you will automatically get the benefits of the settlement, including the free retrofit/upgrade and extended warranty. However, you won’t receive any financial compensation and will be bound by the court’s final judgment and release of claims.
Object or Opt-Out: You can object to the settlement terms if you don’t accept them, or opt-out entirely to keep your right to pursue individual claims against JLRNA.
Important Deadlines
- July 22, 2024 – Exclusion Deadline
- July 22, 2024 – Objection Deadline
- October 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT – Final Approval Hearing
Also, the SOTA upgrade must be done within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period or one year from the effective date of the settlement, whichever is later.
What This Means for You
The proposed settlement in George et al. v. JLRNA offers significant benefits to owners and lessees of affected Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, addressing issues with the InControl infotainment systems.
If you are a class member and have experienced these issues, consider hiring The Lemon Firm to help you opt out of the class action by the deadline and pursue an individual lawsuit against the manufacturer. Doing this might result in a full refund and potentially punitive damages.
For further information and assistance, visit www.georgevjlrnainfotainmentsettlement.com