Settlement Status: Closed
Claim Form Deadline: May 30, 2024
Payout: Estimated $350 to $500
Proof Required: Yes
What Is the Acura Hands-Free Class Action Settlement About?
A class action settlement has been reached with Honda regarding alleged defects in certain Acura models. The lawsuit, Aberin et al v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., claimed that American Honda Motor Co., Inc. failed to disclose a defect in the “hands-free” calling system, HandsFreeLink™ (“HFL”), in specific Acura vehicles, including the 2004-2008 TL, 2005-2008 MDX, and 2007-2009 RDX models.
While Honda and Acura assert that this defect caused financial losses and damages, AHM denies any wrongdoing. However, they have opted to settle the class action and provide compensation to qualified consumers with affected models.
How Do I Qualify for a Payout?
You may be eligible for a payout if you purchased one of the following Acura models:
Eligibility requires that the purchase was made in certain states in the U.S. before the vehicle reached either 10 years of age or 120,000 miles, whichever came first. The qualifying states are:
- California
- Kansas
- New York
- Washington
How Much Can I Get?
If the settlement is approved and you submit a valid claim, you could receive:
- Reimbursement for actual out-of-pocket expenses related to HFL replacement (up to $500) or
- A disconnection payment of $350.
How Do I File a Claim?
To qualify for payment from the Acura Hands-Free class action settlement, you must submit a claim form online by May 30, 2024, or ensure it is postmarked by that date. Additional information about filing a claim can be found on the settlement website linked below.
Can I Submit Multiple Claims?
According to the claim form instructions, you can submit multiple claims for the same vehicle if the HFL unit was replaced or disconnected more than once before the vehicle reached 10 years or 120,000 miles.
Do I Need Proof of Purchase?
You will need to provide documentation supporting your eligibility for the claim you are filing. For HFL Replacement Reimbursement, acceptable proof includes:
- Evidence of HFL unit replacement in your eligible Acura vehicle.
- Documentation of excessive parasitic drain diagnosis prior to replacement.
- Proof of payment for the replacement.
- Confirmation that the replacement occurred before the vehicle reached 10 years or 120,000 miles.
For the HFL Disconnection Payment, you must demonstrate:
- That the HFL unit was disconnected before reaching 10 years or 120,000 miles.
- That your vehicle experienced excessive parasitic drain from the HFL unit that was not resolved before reaching 10 years or 120,000 miles.
You can contact the Acura hands-free class action administrators at:
Mail:
Claims Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 2718
Torrance, CA 90509
Phone:
Toll-Free: 888-888-3082
Claim Form Website: Settlement-Claims.com/handsfreelink
Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.
