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Mercedes-Benz joins Audi, Suzuki and Vauxhall diesel reminder UK.
Mercedes-Benz became the latest manufacturer to offer voluntary recalls for cars in the UK, following an investigation by the German Government in response to the scandal of emissions being.
More details were given about how the voluntary recall will be made or the number of cars involved, but the vehicles concerned should be some A-Class diesel-powered models Class B and Class V, according to the survey irregularities in them - and many other manufacturers - emission systems.
Yesterday, Suzuki announced that it would offer a similar voluntary recall with ome of the twin-engine models Fiat automaker below emissions requirements during the same Suzuki survey pointed out that the only models in its range to be affected engines use provided by Fiat, and that the action of the services it offers to rectify is entirely voluntary.
The German survey revealed that Mercedes Audi Opel Porsche and Volkswagen did not meet expectations, with the five voluntarily recalling more than 630,000 diesel vehicles in their home market - but several other automakers have also been cited in the Audi survey Opel and Vauxhall have been the first to confirm they will volunteer updates on all cars affected in Europe.
During testing in the real world, the German government investigators found what they considered excessive NOx levels, mainly due to emission reduction systems operating at certain temperature levels.
The full list of cars considered by the German government for excessive emissions is Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2 0; Audi A6 V6 3 0; Chevrolet Cruze 2 0; Sandero 1 5; Fiat Ducato 3 0; Hyundai ix35 2 0; Hyundai i20 1 1; Jaguar XE 2 0; Jeep Grand Cherokee 2 0; Land Rover Range Rover 3 0; Mercedes-Benz V250 Bluetec 2 0; Nissan Navara 2 5; Opel Insignia 2 0; Zafira 1 6; Porsche Macan 3 0 V6; Renault Kadjar 1 5; Renault Kadjar 1 6; Suzuki Vitara 1 6; Volkswagen Amarok Volkswagen Crafter 2 0 2 0.
The announcement follows a similar British government survey that was presented yesterday to find NOx levels were up to six times the prescribed legal limit in laboratory tests, however, the Department of Transport backup not immediately its findings by requesting a voluntary recall.
However, after the German government action, Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin said I'm happy to hear today's announcement from Germany Mercedes, Opel, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are able to provide consumers with changes to their cars that will reduce emissions I will request urgent clarification of these manufacturers to offer the same solution for car owners in the UK.
It is not known if McLoughlin also call other automakers listed by the German government as having excess emissions in the real world to take action.
Vauxhall Opel had already announced in March that it had instigated plans to improve emissions SCR selective catalytic reduction of NOx diesel engines.
Meanwhile, Audi announced that it will go beyond the formal request for action in Germany and recall 65,700 cars with diesel engines with six cylinders across Europe The cars will be equipped with a redesigned software in action voluntary service, the company said T technology is used in EU5 and EU6 models Q5 series production, A6 and A8 with a manual gearbox.
The following cars have already been voluntarily recalled 22,000 cars Audi Q5 Germany; Audi A6 29000; Audi A8 15 000; 58000 Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia 31,000; Opel Cascada 1000; Mercedes B Class and 211000; Mercedes V 36000; Porsche Macan 32000; VW Amarok 70000; VW Crafter 124000.
It has not been alleged that one of the manufacturers have broken all legal requirements for emissions However, the German and British governments have now asked that the actual emissions levels, which are outside the European regulatory requirements, should be studied and improved emissions reduction systems are made.
It is understood the German investigation - as with the British government's - not covered concerns regarding the operating temperatures reduce emissions recirculation systems and particulate filters Tests showed that manufacturers have closed filtration systems at different temperatures in order to prolong the life of the parties involved.
It was reported that Mercedes diesels closed aftertreatment systems EGC to 10deg C for Opel's stopped at 17 deg This means that while the systems were running at full efficiency in testing official laboratory emissions, they regularly not be effective in daily use.
In response to the announcement, Daimler, owner of Mercedes, said that the test results do not indicate the use of ineligible software, he added that there were technical reasons, deviations from the certified values and that it welcomed the forthcoming introduction Real EU emissions Driving RDE test methods.
So far Mercedes had only said it would offer German customers of the Class, Class B and Class V voluntarily recall affected entry level engines also include May 1 dCi engine Mercedes-sourced Renault, who hears be assigned to the Qajar model.
A Nissan statement read We are aware of the report and its conclusions on the KBA vehicle that has been tested on the German market, we do not expect at this time to remind Nissan vehicles mentioned in the report.
A statement read all tested Hyundai Hyundai vehicles fully comply with the conditions set by the European certification regulations The company is committed to a policy of continuous improvement and will continue to reduce emissions and develop environmentally friendly technologies but does not specify not so the repair work would be done.
The new Mitsubishi after admitting he had cheated on fuel economy tests in Japan, a raid linked to emissions Peugeot offices and a US survey on diesel emissions in Mercedes.
Last week, VW revealed that it had reached an agreement with a US judge to buy cars assigned to the United States and offer owners compensation.
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