- Japanese manufacturer Hino Motors accepted payments in December
- The suit said Emissions exceeded regulatory limits. The deadline is next month.
- Those who drive or own models made between 2011 and 2021 could qualify
Drivers of a particular type of truck could lose payments of up to $15,000 as part of a $237.5 million class-action settlement, as the deadline to collect is just weeks away.
Japanese manufacturer Hino Motors accepted the payments after receiving allegations that certain models’ carbon emissions exceeded regulatory limits.
As a result, Americans who drive or have owned the firm’s models manufactured between 2011 and 2021 could receive a payment, ranging between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the type of truck.
Hino is a Toyota-owned company that primarily sells medium-duty trucks used for commercial transportation and deliveries. The Tokyo-based company did not admit any wrongdoing but accepted the settlement to resolve the lawsuit.
However, drivers now only have a few weeks to file their claims as the June 17 deadline approaches.
Hino truck drivers could lose payments of up to $15,000 as part of a $237.5 million class action settlement as the deadline to collect is just weeks away.
Americans with Hino 155 and 195 trucks from model years 2013-2020 are eligible, as are Hino 238, 258, 268 and 338 trucks from model years 2011-2020.
Select 2021 Hino L6 and L7 trucks are also eligible, for former lessees and owners.
Those who drive or have owned some models may also qualify for cash; Those who are unsure can check their eligibility by entering their Member Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in a plugin on their website.
In a 2022 filing, the company “identified misconduct” related to emissions compliance, paving the way for the now-resolved class action lawsuit.
It claimed that Hino trucks regularly deliver worse fuel economy during normal use than those issued and reported during their testing phase, resulting in emissions that exceed federal regulations.
The plaintiffs further claimed that Hino knew its trucks delivered worse fuel economy than promised, but deliberately concealed this from consumers and regulators.
As payments are divvied up, trucks that have been sold and have multiple priors will see 60 percent of the compensation per truck allocated to the original owner and 40 percent of the compensation divided among subsequent owners.
Japanese manufacturer Hino Motors accepted the payments after receiving allegations that certain models’ carbon emissions exceeded regulatory limits. The company’s US base in Michigan is seen here.
To receive benefits under the Hino emissions agreement, group members must submit a valid claim form by the middle of the month, or they will lose the benefit entirely.
To ensure you get paid, make sure you can provide proof of ownership with the vehicle’s title, registration, and purchase agreement, as well as insurance documents or other documentation showing both the truck owner’s name and the truck’s VIN. vehicle.
It is unknown when the checks will be sent, but the application takes just a few minutes to complete.