Honda Civic Hybrid Class Action Settlement Claims Deadline Set
By Sarah Pierce
The claims filing deadline for the Honda Civic Hybrid class action lawsuit settlement has been set for April 19, 2013. If you purchased or leased a 2003-2009 Honda Civic Hybrid, you may be entitled to a cash payment or rebate from the class action settlement.
The Honda Civic Hybrid settlement will resolve a 2010 class action lawsuit alleging that the advertised fuel economy estimates for the Honda Civic Hybrid could not be achieved under normal driving conditions. The class action lawsuit also claims that the car’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) battery system negatively impacted the fuel economy and performance of 2006-2008 Civic Hybrids following a July 2010 software update.
A San Diego federal judge granted final approval to the Honda Civic Hybrid class action settlement in March 2012. An appeal of the settlement was filed but subsequently voluntarily dismissed. On October 19, 2012, the Honda Civic Hybrid settlement became effective, which has pushed the claims filing deadline out from the original estimated deadline of October 15.
The new and final deadline to submit claim for the Honda Civic Hybrid class action lawsuit settlement is April 19, 2013 (six months from the Effective Date).
Class Members of the Honda Civic Hybrid class action lawsuit settlement include anyone in the United States and/or District of Columbia who purchased or leased a 2003 through 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid, other than for the purpose of resale or distribution.
The Civic Hybrid settlement also includes a subclass of anyone who purchased or leased, other than for resale or distribution, a Honda Civic Hybrid model year 2006, 2007 or 2008.
As a Class Member, you’re entitled to receive one of the following class action settlement benefits:
(1) Cash Payments. If you are dissatisfied with the fuel economy you have achieved in your Honda Civic Hybrid, you can receive a cash payment of $100. If you are a Subclass Member and are dissatisfied the performance of your vehicle’s hybrid battery or the July 2010 Software Update, you can receive an additional $100.
(2) Rebate Certificates. In addition to the cash payment, all Settlement Class Members will be entitled to request a rebate certificate entitling them to either a $1,000 non-transferable rebate on the purchase or lease of a new Honda or Acura vehicle, or a $500 fully transferable rebate. Subclass Members can receive an additional $500 fully transferable rebate certificate.
Class Members of the Honda Civic Hybrid settlement can also receive an IMA Warranty Extension or a Fuel Economy Video describing ways to maximize and optimize vehicle fuel economy.
Claim Forms and more information on your rights in the Honda Civic Hybrid Class Action Lawsuit Settlement can be found at www.HCHSettlement.com. Detailed instructions on how to file a claim can be found in our Open Lawsuit Settlements section.
Updated December 3rd, 2012
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