Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Volkswagen emissions scandal" in English language version.
The mandatory recall is the basis for callbacks throughout Europe
Originally, the brand wanted to issue a voluntary recall, which would have placed the onus on individual drivers to come in for any remedy. However, Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) ordered a compulsory recall of every single affected vehicle.
Volkswagen chose to expand the recall beyond German borders in order to treat the issue as a European one
Integrated over the sales period (2008–2015) we estimate that the excess emissions will cause 59 (95% CI: 10 to 150) early deaths in the US
The KBA's decision is expected to set a precedent for how other regulators with similar responsibilities across the EU deal with the scandal
Integrated over the sales period (2008–2015) we estimate that the excess emissions will cause 59 (95% CI: 10 to 150) early deaths in the US
Renault (RENA.PA) expects diesel engines to disappear from most of its European cars, company sources told Reuters, after the French automaker reviewed the costs of meeting tighter emissions standards following the Volkswagen scandal.
Das KBA hält die Software in den betroffenen Diesel-Fahrzeugen des VW-Konzerns für illegal
KBA ist der Meinung, dass die von Volkswagen eingesetzte Software rechtswidrig sei
VW had proposed a voluntary recall of the cars, which would have meant that motorists only took their car in for repairs if they wanted to remove the defeat device. Volkswagen has told motorists their cars remain legal to drive on the basis that they passed emissions tests, even if this was only due to the defeat device.
Alexander Dobrindt, the German transport minister, confirmed there would be a compulsory recall. He said: "VW is ordered to remove the software from all vehicles and to take appropriate measures to ensure that the emissions rules are fulfilled."
VW had proposed a voluntary recall of the cars, which would have meant that motorists only took their car in for repairs if they wanted to remove the defeat device. Volkswagen has told motorists their cars remain legal to drive on the basis that they passed emissions tests, even if this was only due to the defeat device.
Alexander Dobrindt, the German transport minister, confirmed there would be a compulsory recall. He said: "VW is ordered to remove the software from all vehicles and to take appropriate measures to ensure that the emissions rules are fulfilled."
Originally, the brand wanted to issue a voluntary recall, which would have placed the onus on individual drivers to come in for any remedy. However, Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) ordered a compulsory recall of every single affected vehicle.
Volkswagen chose to expand the recall beyond German borders in order to treat the issue as a European one
KBA ist der Meinung, dass die von Volkswagen eingesetzte Software rechtswidrig sei
Renault (RENA.PA) expects diesel engines to disappear from most of its European cars, company sources told Reuters, after the French automaker reviewed the costs of meeting tighter emissions standards following the Volkswagen scandal.
