VW caught by the Yanks for breaking emission laws

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Originally Posted by p38arover

Download the Map, then load it back after the recall.

Or disregard the recall.

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My response is in reference to the law. VW can potentially be done for false advertising as the product is not as described.

I'm watching with interest to see the fallout. I don't have or have never owned a VW.

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Having a 2009 Passat, I am presumably affected. I have not found anyone like Bas who does a Ecu remap, as opposed to an add on chip type solution.

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Originally Posted by bacicat

Agreed, disregard the recall or can they force you to take it back...?

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Have been wondering about the same questions, as there is a new Amarok diesel parked out in the back yard at the moment (young bloke's new wheels).

He also mentioned disregarding the recall - but I questioned whether they would just do whatever update was required next time it goes in for a service anyway. His is still under warranty and he has it serviced at the dealer he purchased it from.

I would assume that VW keep track of what recalls / updates have been completed on all vehicles similarly to what Land Rover and others do. So I would imagine that if there was an outstanding recall / update and the vehicle came in for a routine service, they would do it then, probably whether the vehicle's owner wanted it done or not.

We're hoping that the less stringent emissions regulations in Australia mean that it's a non-issue here, and that no change will be required. Bloody brilliant vehicle just as it is. ;)

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Originally Posted by BMKal

Have been wondering about the same questions, as there is a new Amarok diesel parked out in the back yard at the moment (young bloke's new wheels).

He also mentioned disregarding the recall - but I questioned whether they would just do whatever update was required next time it goes in for a service anyway. His is still under warranty and he has it serviced at the dealer he purchased it from.

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I didn't see that the commercial range was listed. The US may have lower emission standard as we do for commercial vehicles.


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Volkswagen emissions scam: Australia could become dumping ground for dirty vehicles, Choice says - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Volkswagen emissions scam: Australia could become dumping ground for dirty vehicles, Choice says - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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I thought Australia already was the dumping ground for dirty vehicles. I see dirty old Toyotas and Nissans every day of the week fumigating the neighbourhood. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...2016/01/93.jpg

If It's only the map that's the problem, then they're probably cleaner anyway.

Volkswagen staff warned about emissions cheating software 'years ago', German media reports - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

3.3 M Audi and Skoda are affected.
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-34377443

I read a comment somewhere today -

"It is not the first time that the Germans have been a bit naughty with gases." :eek:

Probably not quite PC though................. :wasntme: