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Report: Daimler Could Face €3.8 Billion in Diesel Fines
Germany could fine Daimler AG as much as €3.8 billion ($4.4 billion) for using illegal software to manipulate diesel emissions, according to Der Spiegel.
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Germany could fine Daimler AG as much as €3.8 billion ($4.4 billion) for using illegal software to manipulate diesel emissions, according to Der Spiegel.
The weekly news magazine, which cites no sources, claims Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer is ready to impose fines as great as €5,000 ($5,800) per affected vehicle. Scheer believes as many as 750,000 Mercedes-Benz could be involved, according to Spiegel.
The magazine reported in May—also without citing sources—that Daimler might be forced to recall more than 600,000 diesel cars and SUVs for using illegal software. That report said Germany’s KBA vehicle authority was investigating C-Class cars and G-Class SUVs.
Last week KBA ordered Mercedes to recall an undisclosed number of its 1.6-liter diesel-powered Vito vans after ruling that the engines employ software intended to evade emission limits. Daimler disputes the decision.
Spiegel claims there is “considerable” evidence that diesel engines used in Mercedes C-Class sedan also are affected. The magazine estimates that group at 80,000 vehicles.
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