Hino Motors has announced that it has been sued for damages by the American logistics company that purchased the truck, claiming that it suffered damage due to past fraudulent acts.
According to the announcement, Hino Motors and its parent company Toyota Motor Corporation, etc., have suffered damages due to past fraudulent acts by American logistics companies that purchased or rented trucks modeled from 2004 to 2021. It is said that a class action lawsuit was filed against the other party, seeking damages in the US court.
According to the company, the amount of damages will exceed 5 million dollars, or 600 million yen in Japanese yen, but the details of the lawsuit and the specific amount are not known because the complaint has not arrived.
It was revealed that Hino Motors had been submitting incorrect data on engine emissions and fuel efficiency to the government for at least 20 years from 2003, and the government's certification required for vehicle production was revoked, affecting business. is out.
In addition, engines shipped to North America did not meet local regulatory standards, and truck plants in the United States and Canada were forced to shut down operations for 10 months beginning in December.
Regarding this lawsuit, Hino Motors said, "If we receive a complaint, we will respond appropriately to the alleged claims."
In addition, Toyota Motor Corporation said, "It is regrettable that it has led to a class action lawsuit. We will firmly assert our position in the future, but we will refrain from making any further comments regarding the pending cases."