--- case_id: "3040" title: "Chrysler Pacifica Fire Recall Products Liability Litigation" research_checked: "2026-10-28" research_level: "documents" screening_approved: false settlement_availability: "not verified" care_availability: "not confirmed" --- # Chrysler Pacifica Fire Recall Products Liability MDL 3040 ## What this matter is about The federal directory identifies Chrysler Pacifica Fire Recall Products Liability as a federal multidistrict-litigation matter. The case title identifies its subject; the index alone does not establish centralization status, detailed allegations, a medical connection, current rulings or settlement terms. Use the linked court documents to review those questions. ## Verified index information - **Full title:** Chrysler Pacifica Fire Recall Products Liability Litigation - **District:** MIE - **Master docket:** 2:22-cv-3040 - **Judge:** Lawson, David M. - **Index report date:** 2026-10-01 - **Report relationship:** Listed in this report - [JPML report](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_MDL_Type-October-1-2026.pdf#page=5) ## Preparation roadmap This is a preparation path, not a court schedule or a promise of a payout. 1. **Understand the matter.** Read the case overview and inspect its official sources. Keep allegations separate from findings. 2. **Explore your connection.** Use optional preparation questions. Interest in a matter is not proof of a claim. 3. **Build your record trail.** Product, medicine or device identity, if known. 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No record is sent to a lawyer through that connection. ## Research material and provenance ### UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT - [Original source](https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/PDFFIles/22-3040_MDL_OPN_MTD_30.pdf) - Access: Retrieved and text-extracted; current legal interpretation still needs professional review - Retrieved: 2026-10-28T23:20:21.100Z - SHA-256: 2676f4a02143b872aaa83f1335efe071776c8f1955463234df81ab04497d6192 - Text inspection: first 8 PDF pages; attachments or later pages may not be covered. ### Microsoft Word - 22-3040 MDL Opinion Vacating Discovery Order.docx - [Original source](https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/PDFFIles/22-3040%20MDL%20Opinion%20Vacating%20Discovery%20Order.pdf) - Access: Retrieved and text-extracted; current legal interpretation still needs professional review - Retrieved: 2026-10-28T23:20:21.482Z - SHA-256: b0ac3e9039dcc1503a717b975142acd1ab8bbcca45a484a09ff58edafdad84ed - Text inspection: first 8 PDF pages; attachments or later pages may not be covered. ### UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT - [Original source](https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/PDFFIles/22-3040_OPN.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ### Microsoft Word - 22-3040 MDL Opinion Denying Mot for Arbitration.docx - [Original source](https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/PDFFIles/22-3040MDLOpinionDenyingMotforArbitration.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ### Case MDL No. 3040 Document 44 Filed 08/03/22 Page 1 of 4 - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/MDL-3040-Initial-Transfer-Order-7-22.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ## Research gaps and professional review - Verify the operative complaint, later amendments and current court orders. - Verify any settlement notice, administrator, release, deadline and currently open intake. - Obtain current counsel-approved screening criteria; no eligibility rules are approved here. - Have qualified clinicians review any clinical mapping; general care sources are not case criteria. ## Updates [Live case page and source-update coverage](https://settlefy.com/litigation/3040#case-updates). 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