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German Carmakers Recall 630,000 Diesels in Europe
Three German carmakers have agreed to recall a combined 630,000 of their diesel-powered cars in Europe to improve their exhaust emissions.
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Three German carmakers have agreed to recall a combined 630,000 of their diesel-powered cars in Europe to improve their exhaust emissions.
German Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt tells reporters in Berlin that the callbacks will involve Audi, Opel, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen brand vehicles designed to meet Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission limits.
The recall will adjust an electronic control device designed to protect the engine by temporarily switching off the emission control system in certain high-temperature conditions. A government assessment of the feature in 53 models concluded the devices were shutting down the system at temperatures lower than necessary.
About 247,000 of the affected cars were made by Daimler’s Mercedes unit. VW will adjust 227,000 VW and 65,700 Audi brand vehicles. General Motors’ Opel unit already has begun to repair 90,000 cars.
Dobrindt notes that additional recalls could be ordered by regulators elsewhere in Europe to adjust diesels made by carmakers in their respective countries.
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