Fire Truck Antitrust Litigation · MDL 3179
Fire Truck Price-Fixing Lawsuit:
Did Your Department Overpay?
If your fire department, city, or town purchased a fire truck or fire apparatus since 2016, you may have overpaid because of alleged price-fixing among manufacturers. A consolidated federal lawsuit is now underway, and your department may be eligible to recover funds. BBB Attorneys offers a free, no-obligation case review.
Fire Truck Antitrust Litigation · MDL 3179
Fire Truck Price-Fixing Lawsuit:
Did Your Department Overpay?
If your fire department, city, or town purchased a fire truck or fire apparatus since 2016, you may have overpaid because of alleged price-fixing among manufacturers. A consolidated federal lawsuit is now underway, and your department may be eligible to recover funds. BBB Attorneys offers a free, no-obligation case review.
What Is the Fire Truck Antitrust Lawsuit About?
The litigation centers on allegations that major fire truck manufacturers coordinated to raise prices, restrict competition, and create production backlogs — driving the cost of fire apparatus far beyond inflation over the past decade.
The Allegations Against Fire Truck Manufacturers
Plaintiffs allege that a series of acquisitions concentrated the industry into a small number of producers, who then allegedly shared pricing information and inflated the cost of new trucks and replacement parts.
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How the Alleged Coordination Worked
The complaint alleges manufacturers used industry channels to align pricing and limit supply, resulting in higher prices and longer wait times for departments nationwide.
The Role of the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers Association (FAMA)
FAMA is alleged to have served as a channel for sharing sensitive, confidential pricing information among competing manufacturers.
Named Defendants in MDL 3179
Reported defendants include:
REV Group (and its entities)
Pierce
American Industrial Partners
REV Group (and its entities)
Rosenbauer America
American Industrial Partners
Who May Be Eligible to File a Claim?
Fire Departments, Municipalities, and Town Leaders
Fire chiefs, mayors, select board members, town attorneys, counties, and other municipal purchasers may have potential claims if they purchased fire trucks or fire apparatus at any time since 2016.
What Compensation Could Be Available?
Overpayments, Delays, and Replacement Parts
Potential claims may include compensation for truck overpayments, financial losses associated with production delays or artificial backlogs, and increased costs paid for spare parts, replacement parts, or related equipment.
Why Is It Important to Act Promptly?
The Case Is Already Consolidated in Federal Court
The claims have reportedly been consolidated into a single federal action, meaning the litigation is already underway. Acting promptly may help preserve your department's potential rights and available legal options.
How BBB Attorneys Can Help
Free, No-Obligation Case Review
Our team will review your department's fire truck and equipment purchases at no cost and explain whether you may have a claim with no obligation to proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fire truck price-fixing lawsuit?
It is a federal antitrust case alleging that major fire truck manufacturers coordinated to raise prices, limit competition, and delay production of fire apparatus — causing fire departments to overpay since 2016.
Who are the defendants in the fire truck antitrust case?
Reported defendants include REV Group and its entities, Oshkosh Corporation, Pierce, Rosenbauer America, American Industrial Partners, and the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers Association (FAMA).
What is MDL 3179?
MDL stands for multidistrict litigation — a process that consolidates similar federal lawsuits before one court to streamline proceedings. MDL 3179 refers to the consolidated fire truck pricing litigation.
Who is eligible to file a claim?
Fire departments, municipalities, counties, and other public entities that purchased fire trucks or fire apparatus since 2016 may be eligible.
How much have fire truck prices increased?
Pricing has reportedly risen sharply — for example, pumper trucks that cost roughly $500,000 in the mid-2000s can now exceed $1 million, an increase critics say far outpaces inflation.
What types of compensation may be available?
Potential recovery may include overpayments on trucks, damages related to delivery delays and backlogs, and inflated prices paid for replacement parts.
Do I need proof of purchase or documents to file a claim?
Helpful records include purchase contracts, invoices, receipts, amounts paid, and any communications with manufacturers. Gathering these early can strengthen a potential claim.
Is there a deadline to join the litigation?
Because the case is already progressing in federal court, timing matters. Waiting could affect your department's ability to participate, so it's best to have your purchases reviewed promptly.
How much does it cost to have BBB Attorneys review my claim?
Nothing. BBB Attorneys offers a free, no-obligation review of your fire truck and equipment purchases.
How do I start a claim for my fire department?
Contact BBB Attorneys for a free case review. We can speak with you and any supporting staff — such as your town attorney or mayor — to explain the claims and next steps.
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