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VW Gets U.S. Approval to Fix Some 4-Cylinder Diesels
Volkswagen AG has been given approval to begin a two-step fix for about 67,000 of its diesel-powered vehicles in the U.S. that were rigged to sidestep emission standards.
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Volkswagen AG has been given approval to begin a two-step fix for about 67,000 of its diesel-powered vehicles in the U.S. that were rigged to sidestep emission standards.
The 4-cylinder cars are among 475,000 vehicles that VW agreed in June to buy back or fix under a restitution settlement worth as much as $15.3 billion.
The approved fixes apply to 2015 model diesel Audi A3 small sedans, plus Volkswagen Golf hatchbacks and wagons, Jetta and Passat midsize sedans and Beetle coupes, according to the Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resource Board.
VW will update engine control software now, then follow up in a year with a second software upgrade and the installation of two new catalytic converters and a particulate filter.
The carmaker is still seeking approval on techniques to fix older affected 4-cylinder models. VW says the repairs won’t affect the cars’ durability, fuel economy or performance.
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