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U.S. Regulators Approve Another VW Diesel Fix
Volkswagen AG has won approval from federal and California regulators to update 326,000 of its 2.0-liter diesels that had been rigged to evade U.S. emission standards, The Detroit News reports.
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Volkswagen AG has won approval from federal and California regulators to update 326,000 of its 2.0-liter diesels that had been rigged to evade U.S. emission standards, The Detroit News reports.
In March the company was allowed to sell its U.S. inventory of previously banned 2015 model diesels after developing a two-part emission system fix for the cars.
The repair will include hardware and new pollution system software. Covered models are diesel-powered Audi A3 small sedans made in 2010-2013, VW Beetle coupes made in 2012-2014 and VW Jetta sedans made in 2009-2014.
The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board say VW will replace the nitrogen oxide catalytic converter and for 2009 models certain other emission control hardware. The agencies say VW also will advise owners how the updates will affect vehicle performance so they “may make an informed choice.”
VW estimates the approved repairs cover more than 98% of its eligible 2.0-liter diesels in the U.S.
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