Hino emissions $237.5M class action settlement

Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Inc. and Hino Motors Sales USA Inc. agreed to a $237.5 million Hino class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that certain truck models were defective and produced emissions that exceeded regulatory limits.

The Hino emissions settlement benefits former and owner lessees, as of Oct. 30, 2023, of the following Hino trucks:

• Hino 155 (model years 2013-2020)
• Hino 195 (model years 2013-2020)
• Hino 238 (model years 2011-2020)
• Hino 258 (model years 2011-2020)
• Hino 268 (model years 2011-2020)
• Hino 338 (model years 2011-2020)
• Hino XL7 (model year 2020)
• Hino XL8 (model year 2020)
• Hino L6 (model year 2021)
• Hino L7 (model year 2021)

Owners and lessees who are uncertain if their vehicle is included in the Hino emissions settlement can use the VIN lookup tool on the Hino class action lawsuit settlement website. 

Plaintiffs in the case claim Hino trucks regularly deliver far worse fuel economy during normal use than those emitted and reported during regulatory testings, resulting in emissions that exceed federal regulations. According to the emissions class action lawsuit, Hino knew its trucks delivered worse fuel economy than promised but intentionally concealed this fact from consumers and regulatory bodies.

Hino Motors is a Toyota-owned company that primarily sells medium duty trucks used for business transportation and delivery.

The company hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $237.5 million settlement to resolve the Hino emissions class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Hino class action lawsuit settlement, class members can receive between $1,500 and $15,000 per truck. For trucks that have been sold and have multiple previous or current owners who file a claim, 60% of the compensation per truck will be allocated to the original owner and 40% of the compensation will be split between any subsequent owners.

Claims must be supported with proof of ownership such as a vehicle title, registration, purchase agreement, lease agreement, insurance documents or other documentation showing both the owner name and vehicle VIN.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Feb. 22, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the Hino emissions settlement is scheduled for April 1, 2024.

In order to receive benefits under the Hino emissions settlement, class members must submit a valid claim form by June 15, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Former and owner lessees, as of Oct. 30, 2023, of the following Hino trucks are eligible to participate in the Hino class action lawsuit settlement:

• Hino 155 (model years 2013-2020)
• Hino 195 (model years 2013-2020)
• Hino 238 (model years 2011-2020)
• Hino 258 (model years 2011-2020)
• Hino 268 (model years 2011-2020)
• Hino 338 (model years 2011-2020)
• Hino XL7 (model year 2020)
• Hino XL8 (model year 2020)
• Hino L6 (model year 2021)
• Hino L7 (model years 2021)

Potential Award

$5,000 to $15,000

Proof of Purchase

Vehicle title, registration, purchase agreement, lease agreement, insurance documents or other documentation showing owner name and vehicle VIN

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

06/15/2024

Case Name

Express Freight International, et al. v. Hino Motors Ltd., et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-22483-DPG, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Final Hearing

04/01/2024

Settlement Website

HinoUSASettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Hino USA Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91473
Seattle, WA 98111
info@HinoUSASettlement.com
888-256-6150

Class Counsel

David Stellings
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP

Roland Tellis
BARON & BUDD PC

Peter Prieto
PODHURST ORSECK PA

Defense Counsel

Andrew Soukup
Stephen Petkis
COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

WICKER SMITH O’HARA MCCOY & FORD PA