Hino Trucks Emissions Canadian Class Actions Settlement
Summary of the Class Actions
A $55 million settlement agreement has been reached in class action lawsuits in Quebec and British Columbia against Hino Motors, Ltd., Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc., Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc., and Hino Motors Canada, Ltd. (“Hino”). The claim period is now open.
The Class Actions allege that the emission levels in certain Hino trucks were misrepresented and exceed regulatory limits. The settlement does not involve a finding or admission of liability.
The class consists of any person who purchased or leased in Canada before February 25, 2025 an on-road vehicle equipped with a Hino model year 2010-2019 engine, excluding entities affiliated with Hino. Eligible Hino truck models include most or all:
Hino 155 (2012-2020) Hino 198 (2011-2013) Hino 268 (2011-2020)
Hino 165 (2013-2020) Hino 238 (2011-2020) Hino 338 (2011-2020)
Hino 195 (2012-2020) Hino 258 (2011-2020) Hino L series (2021)
If approved by the courts, the settlement agreement will provide a minimum recovery of $1,500 per eligible Hino truck. That amount will be split with 60% being allocated to the owner who initially purchased the truck new, and the remaining 40% being divided evenly between the other owners and/or lessees that submit a valid claim for that same truck.
The settlement agreement will also provide additional warranty protections for class members.
The settlement agreement requires approval from the courts in Quebec and British Columbia. If the settlement agreement is approved, the class action lawsuits will be fully resolved, and the settlement funds will be distributed to class members.
The settlement approval hearing dates are scheduled for May 6, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia and May 20, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec.
Those who purchased or leased an eligible Hino truck must file a claim to be considered for compensation. While claims will not be paid unless the settlement agreement is approved by both the Quebec and British Columbia courts, class members can file their claims now.
The deadline for filing claims is September 2, 2025. Class members may be required to prove their identity and their ownership of an eligible vehicle to obtain compensation.
Copies of the Court documents regarding the settlement can be found here.
If you have any questions about the settlement, please contact the Claims Administrator by phone at 1-888-726-1323 or by email at [email protected].
Key Dates
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Opt-Out and Objection Deadline |
April 28, 2025 |
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Court Hearing in Vancouver, British Columbia |
May 6, 2025 |
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Court Hearing in Montreal, Quebec |
May 20, 2025 |
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Claims Deadline |
September 2, 2025 |
Please check this settlement website regularly for updates on the settlement.
Am I included in the Settlement?
If you received a direct communication including a Claim ID and PIN from the claims administrator, Verita Global, it means you have a class truck. If you did not, you can check whether you have a class truck by entering your vehicle identification number (“VIN”) in the VIN lookup tool found HERE. If the VIN lookup tool does not recognize your VIN and you purchased your vehicle second-hand, contact the claims administrator to find out if you can submit a claim.
Benefits available under settlement
If approved, the settlement agreement will provide compensation and other valuable benefits to class members. These benefits include:
- A $55,000,000 settlement fund to pay class members who submit a valid claim. The compensation available for each class truck will be a minimum of $1,500. The actual amount for each class truck will depend on the number of valid claims submitted and court-awarded class counsel fees and administration costs;
- A robust extended warranty that covers the repair or replacement of various emission control system component parts, including the cost of any diagnostic test leading to the repair; and
- A new parts warranty if there is a government-mandated or government-recommended emissions system recall or repair campaign involving the Class Trucks in the next three years.
- Certain limitations apply to the short-term leasing and ownership of Hino trucks, see the FAQ page for more information.
What are my options in the Settlement?
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YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THE SETTLEMENT |
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PARTICIPATE BY FILING A CLAIM |
You can submit your claim now, and no later than on September 2, 2025. Claims must be submitted electronically or by mail. To obtain compensation under this settlement agreement, you must submit a valid claim. |
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OPT OUT |
If you wish to exclude yourself from the settlement agreement, you must submit a request to “opt out” of the settlement agreement, by April 28, 2025. Opting out allows you to exclude yourself from the settlement and have the option to sue Hino over the claims being resolved by this settlement agreement, at your own expense, but you will not be able to make a claim under the settlement agreement. |
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OBJECT |
If you wish to make comments or object to the settlement agreement, the distribution protocol, or class counsel fees, you may write to the claims administrator and explain your comments and/or what you dislike about the settlement agreement. You must submit your objection by April 28, 2025. If you object to the settlement agreement, you may ask to speak in Court about the fairness of the settlement agreement. |
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DO NOTHING |
If you do nothing, you will receive no payment in this settlement agreement and you will give up your right to sue Hino for the claims in this case (i.e. the allegations that the emission levels in certain Hino trucks were misrepresented and exceed regulatory limits). |