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2012-2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Diesel Truck Canadian Class Action
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ON Oct 19, 2016 [en]
U.S. Notice to Class Members -
ON Oct 19, 2016 [en]
U.S. Settlement Agreement -
ON Oct 19, 2016 [en]
U.S. Class Action Complaint
CONSUMER LAW GROUP is investigating a Canada-wide class action lawsuit against Mitsubishi Canada Limited and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (“Mitsubishi Fuso”) relating to a defective emissions control system in all model year 2012-2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter trucks.
The vehicles involved are:
- Mitsubishi Fuso Canter trucks having the BlueTec® SCR technology (model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016).
The proposed class action is based on allegations that Mitsubishi Fuso sold certain trucks with BlueTec® technology having defects causing operational failures, as well as transmission issues. The defects on these trucks resulted in repeated failures of:
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) handlers,
- fuel injectors,
- crank case pressure sensors and breather,
- catalytic converter muffler,
- DEF tank internal sensor,
- engine protection system,
- EEC programming, and
- other problems that caused the trucks to stall or not restart.
The trucks also have a transmission defect, causing the truck’s transmission to jerk, make noise or not shift properly.
Mitsubishi Fuso marketed the engines equipped with BlueTec® technology as one that reduces nitrogen oxides (NOx). However, the trucks were defectively designed, tested, assembled and manufactured. The BlueTec® technology has rendered the trucks defective for prolonged periods of time, resulting in thousands of dollars in replacement vehicle costs, lost deliveries, and other expenses.
A class action lawsuit was filed in the United States claiming that Mitsubishi Fuso manufactured and sold trucks with BlueTec® technology which have defects causing emissions-related engine and after-treatment system problems and transmission issues. A $17.5 million cash settlement was reached in the U.S., including payments of up to $10,000 per truck, as well as, a fair market value Buyback Option and Trade-in Credit for qualifying vehicles.
Owners and lessees have suffered damages as a result of their purchase of these vehicles, including but not limited to: (a) out-of-pocket losses and future attempted repairs, (b) back-up rental and use costs, (c) diminished value of the vehicle, and (d) lost earnings.
If you or someone you know is or was an owner or lessee of a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter truck having the BlueTec® SCR technology (model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) anywhere in Canada and you wish to receive more information on potential compensation or to be kept advised of the status of the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Diesel Truck Class Action litigation or any resulting compensation from this lawsuit in Canada, Ontario, or Quebec, please provide your contact information to our law firm by using the form below.
IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE CLASS ACTION OR TO SIMPLY GET MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW. Please note that providing your information creates no financial obligation for you. You are not charged any fee or cost for joining this class action. Our law firm is paid a contingency fee from the compensation recovered, only if the class action is successful. All information contained in this transmission is confidential and Consumer Law Group agrees to protect this information against unauthorized use, publication or disclosure.
