QUALITY ACTION

HALOGEN HEADLAMP CLASS ACTION OWNER NOTIFICATION | Original Document

HEADLAMP CLASS ACTION OWNER NOTIFICATION | Original Document

HEADLAMP CLASS ACTION OWNER NOTIFICATION | Original Document

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NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT
Rafael Suarez, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., No. 3:21-cv-00393-WLC-AN_(M.D. Tenn.)

A Settlement Involving Headlamps on 2013-2018 Nissan Altima Vehicles May Affect You.
A federal court authorized this Notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.
You are receiving this Notice because records indicate that you own or lease, or previously owned or leased, a 2013-2018
Nissan Altima that is included in a class action settlement. This Notice is a summary only. You can get more information
at www.AltimaHeadlightSettlement.com or by contacting the Settlement Administrator, Suarez v. Nissan Settlement
Administrator, P.O. Box 43250, Providence, RI 02940-3250 or calling 1-855-786-0996.
WHAT IS THIS LAWSUIT ABOUT?
Plaintiffs allege that the headlights of 2013-2018 model year Nissan Altimas manufactured with halogen headlamps (“Class
Vehicles”) can become dim over time due to delamination of reflective surfaces inside the headlamp (“Headlamp Defect”).
Nissan North America, Inc. (“Nissan”) denies the allegations but has agreed to provide extended warranty coverage, cash
reimbursement and other benefits to settle the claims.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM INCLUDED?
The Settlement Class consists of all United States residents who are current or former owners or lessees of 2013-2018
Nissan Altimas manufactured with halogen headlamps.
WHAT CAN I GET FROM THE SETTLEMENT?
The Settlement will become effective on the Effective Date, which will be 31 days after the Court enters a final order
approving the Settlement, or after all appeals are exhausted, if an appeal is filed. Absent any appeals, the Effective
Date is anticipated to occur around January 20, 2022, but this is subject to change. Check the Settlement website for
updates.
The Settlement provides for the following benefits:
(1) Extended Warranty Covering Headlamp Dimming Due to Delamination: Nissan will provide a three-year
extension of the manufacturer’s warranty (for a total of six years) covering headlamp dimming due to delamination.
To receive replacement headlamps within the extended warranty period, bring your Class Vehicle to an Authorized
Nissan Dealer after the Effective Date of the Settlement.
(2) Opportunity to Receive Replacement Headlamps for Class Vehicles That Are or Will Be Outside of the
Extended Warranty as of the Effective Date: If your Class Vehicle will already be outside the extended warranty
on the Effective Date, you may still qualify for free replacement headlamps if you: (1) submit an “Out-of-Warranty
Claim Form” within 65-days after the Effective Date of the Settlement, and (2) bring your vehicle to an Authorized
Nissan Dealer within six months thereafter.
(3) Option to Obtain Immediate Replacement from an Authorized Nissan Dealer With Reimbursement: If you
are currently within the extended warranty period and you do not want to wait until the Effective Date of the
Settlement to acquire replacement headlamps, you can pay out-of-pocket for replacement headlamps from an
Authorized Nissan Dealer and submit a claim for reimbursement. Reimbursement claims must be submitted by
April 25, 2022.
(4) Reimbursement of Out-of-Pocket Costs Incurred Up To October 25, 2021: If you previously paid out-of-pocket
to replace your headlamps due to dimming prior to October 25, 2021, you can submit a claim for cash
reimbursement. The deadline to submit a reimbursement claim is April 25, 2022. You may seek reimbursement for
parts, labor, and other costs incurred to replace your headlamps, regardless of whether the costs were incurred
through an Authorized Nissan Dealer, but reimbursements for amounts paid to Independent Repair Facilities are
capped at $1,200 per headlamp pair. Reimbursements for amounts paid to Authorized Nissan Dealers are not
capped. After October 25, 2021, only costs incurred through an Authorized Nissan Dealer are reimbursable.
Visit the Settlement Website, www.AltimaHeadlightSettlement.com, for more details.

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WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS UNDER THE SETTLEMENT?
Option 1: Receive Replacement Headlamps and/or Submit a Reimbursement Claim – You do not need to do anything
to claim the extended warranty coverage, but to receive replacement headlamps under the extended warranty, you will need
to bring your Class Vehicle to an Authorized Nissan Dealer after the Effective Date and within your extended warranty
period.
If your Class Vehicle will already be outside the extended warranty period as of the Effective Date, you may still receive
free replacements from an Authorized Nissan Dealer, but you must: (1) submit an Out-of-Warranty Claim Form within
sixty-five days after the Effective Date, and (2) bring your vehicle to an Authorized Nissan Dealer within six months
thereafter to obtain replacements.
If you prefer to obtain replacement headlamps before the Effective Date, you may elect to pay out-of-pocket for replacement
headlamps and seek reimbursement. To qualify, you must: (1) obtain replacements from an Authorized Nissan Dealer, and
(2) submit a valid reimbursement claim no later than April 25, 2022.
Finally, if you paid out-of-pocket costs to replace your headlamps due to dimming prior to October 25, 2021, even if the
costs were not incurred through an Authorized Nissan Dealer, you can submit a claim for reimbursement of those costs no
later than April 25, 2022. Such costs may include parts, shipping, and labor, but reimbursement is capped at $1,200 per
headlamp pair replaced through an independent repair shop. After October 25, 2021, only costs incurred through an
Authorized Nissan Dealer are reimbursable.
Option 2: Exclude Yourself from the Settlement – If you do not wish to receive benefits from the Settlement and you
want to retain your right to sue Nissan at your own expense on an individual basis, you must exclude yourself (opt out)
online or in writing on or before November 22, 2021. If you exclude yourself, you cannot get any benefits from this
Settlement. If you remain in the Settlement, you will receive the benefits of the Settlement but you will also release claims
you might have against Nissan arising out of the headlamp defect alleged in the lawsuit.
Option 3: Object to the Settlement – You have a right to stay in the Class and argue in a written objection that the
Settlement should not be approved. You will still be bound by the Settlement if it is approved and you cannot object if you
exclude yourself from the Settlement. The deadline to object is November 22, 2021. You can also ask to speak in Court
about the fairness of the Settlement.
Option 4: Do Nothing – If you do nothing, you will not receive any cash payment. You will be bound by the Settlement’s
terms and will lose the right to sue Nissan regarding the Headlamp Defect. All Class Members, however, will receive the
benefit of the warranty extension, regardless of whether or not they submit a Claim Form.
WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE COURT DECIDE WHETHER TO APPROVE THE SETTLEMENT?
The Court will hold a hearing in this case on December 20, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the Estes Kefauver Federal Building &
Courthouse, 801 Broadway, Nashville, Tennessee 37203 to consider whether to approve the Settlement, an award of
attorneys’ fees and expenses, and service awards to the Class Representatives. Information about how to join the Final
Approval hearing, whether it is held in person or by other means, shall be provided in a manner to be directed by the Court
to the parties and to any Objecting Settlement Class Member who serves a timely objection with notice of intent to appear
at the Final Approval hearing. The attorneys’ fees, expenses, and service awards approved by the Court will be paid
separately by Nissan and will not reduce the amount available to pay Settlement benefits. The motion for attorneys’ fees
and expenses will be posted on the website after it is filed. The hearing may be moved to a different date or time without
additional notice, so it is a good idea to check www.AltimaHeadlightSettlement.com or call 1-855-786-0996 for any updates
about the hearing. The Court may also allow participation at this hearing via video or phone in light of the COVID-19
pandemic. If there are timely objections to the Settlement, the Court will consider them. The Court may listen to people
who have asked to speak at the hearing. You or your attorney may appear at the hearing, at your own expense, but you don’t
have to. We do not know how long these decisions will take.
This Notice is a summary only.
You should review the full Notice for additional information about the Settlement and your rights at
www.AltimaHeadlightSettlement.com or by contacting the Settlement Administrator, Suarez v. Nissan Settlement
Administrator, P.O. Box 43250, Providence, RI 02940-3250 or calling 1-855-786-0996.

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