Thread: VW caught by the Yanks for breaking emission laws

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.

Originally Posted by bacicat

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

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.

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.

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)

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

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

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.

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