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Settlement Update
We have completed the further data matching to verify the remaining unverified claims. We are not accepting requests to amend data. We may reach out to a small cohort of group members regarding their data. If you do not hear from us, it means you are not part of this cohort. We will shortly commence eligibility assessments. You do not need to do anything until we contact you later in 2026 with your Claim Data and Eligibility Notices. These notices will be emailed from these email addresses: donotreply@mauriceblackburn.com.au and hino@mauriceblackburn.com.au . Please save these email addressed as trusted contacts. If you need to update your contact details, please see the Contacting Maurice Blackburn section below.
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Also from Supreme Court of Victoria
The proceeding has settled and the proposed settlement has been approved.
Source: Supreme Court of Victoria
About This Case
Maurice Blackburn commenced a class action proceeding against Hino Motor Sales Australia and Hino Motors Ltd ( Hino) in relation to misreporting and misrepresenting the fuel efficiency and emissions performance of certain Hino diesel vehicles. The Hino Class Action alleged that as a result of the misconduct, Affected Vehicles had greater emissions and worse fuel economy than had been certified, and that Hino breached, among other things, certain provisions of the Australian Consumer Law.
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Also from Supreme Court of Victoria
This is a group proceeding (class action) brought on behalf of persons in Australia who, by 17 April 2023, purchased, leased or otherwise acquired an interest in a Hino brand vehicle fitted with a diesel engine that was manufactured during the period from 1 January 2003 to 22 August 2022.
It is alleged that Hino Motors Ltd and Hino Motor Sales Australia Pty Ltd (together Hino) breached the Australian Consumer Law, engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct by misreporting and misrepresenting the fuel efficiency and emissions performance of certain Hino diesel vehicles.
The plaintiff and group members say they have suffered loss and damage and seek compensation. The defendants deny the claim is maintainable.
Source: Supreme Court of Victoria
Who May Be Eligible
You may be a Group Member in the Hino Class Action if by 17 April 2023 you purchased, leased or otherwise acquired an interest in Australia in a Hino branded vehicle fitted with a diesel engine that was manufactured during the period from 1 January 2003 to 22 August 2022 and are not any of the following: a Hino authorised dealer; a related body corporate (as defined by s 50 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act)) of Hino; or a Justice or the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria or a Justice or the Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. Only Group Members that registered by 4pm on 2 May 2025 or late registrants that registered by 25 July 2025 will be eligible to participate in the settlement administration.
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Also from Supreme Court of Victoria
persons in Australia who, by 17 April 2023, purchased, leased or otherwise acquired an interest in a Hino brand vehicle fitted with a diesel engine that was manufactured during the period from 1 January 2003 to 22 August 2022
Source: Supreme Court of Victoria
How to Register
The registration period has closed. The deadline to register to participate in the proposed settlement of the Hino class action has passed. Group Members were required to register before 4pm on 2 May 2025. The Court permitted group members who registered as late registrants by 25 July 2025 to participate in the settlement administration. These are Court ordered deadlines, and Maurice Blackburn does not have the discretion to accept any further registrations.
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Also from Supreme Court of Victoria
To register your claim to be eligible to participate in the Proposed Settlement, you must register online with Maurice Blackburn Lawyers (who are acting for the lead plaintiff in the Hino Class Action) at www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/Hino .
Source: Supreme Court of Victoria
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a group member?
You may be a Group Member in the Hino Class Action if by 17 April 2023 you purchased, leased or otherwise acquired an interest in Australia in a Hino branded vehicle fitted with a diesel engine that was manufactured during the period from 1 January 2003 to 22 August 2022 and are not any of the following: a Hino authorised dealer; a related body corporate (as defined by s 50 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act)) of Hino; or a Justice or the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria or a Justice or the Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. Only Group Members that registered by 4pm on 2 May 2025 or late registrants that registered by 25 July 2025 will be eligible to participate in the settlement administration.
Can I register to participate?
The registration period has closed. The deadline to register to participate in the proposed settlement of the Hino class action has passed. Group Members were required to register before 4pm on 2 May 2025. The Court permitted group members who registered as late registrants by 25 July 2025 to participate in the settlement administration. These are Court ordered deadlines, and Maurice Blackburn does not have the discretion to accept any further registrations.
Can I have my vehicle repaired during the settlement administration?
The Hino Class Action settlement administration will not impact any decision you make with respect to undertaking repairs on your vehicle. Please note that the costs of any repairs are outside the scope of the Hino Class Action and you will not be able to submit a claim for reimbursement for any costs you incur.
Can I sell my vehicle during the settlement administration?
Yes, you can sell your vehicle if you want to. However, the Hino Class Action Confidential Loss Assessment Methodology provides how group member entitlements will be determined. Group member entitlements include a component for the reduction in the value of the affected vehicles. In a recent decision (see here Williams v Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited [2024] HCA 38), the High Court held that a person’s entitlement to recover reduction in value damages passes with title of the goods. This means that if you sell your vehicle during the settlement administration, you will not be entitled to compensation under the Settlement Distribution Scheme for the reduction in value of your vehicle. Depending on your claim, you may still be entitled to a distribution to compensate you for other loss or damage suffered, which will be determined in accordance with the Confidential Loss Assessment Methodology. You must notify us if you sell your vehicle during the settlement administration. During the key stages of the administration, you will be asked to confirm that you still own the vehicle.
What happens if my vehicle is written off during the settlement administration?
When a vehicle is written off, title to the vehicle is typically transferred to the insurer or other party paying the write-off value. This means that you will no longer own the vehicle. The Hino Class Action Confidential Loss Assessment Methodology provides how group member entitlements will be determined. Group member entitlements include a component for the reduction in the value of the affected vehicles. In a recent decision
Source: Maurice Blackburn
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