Volkswagen under investigation over illegal software that masks pollution

[VW Convert]

*awaits wai posting about the the piping leading to incorrect readings*

Everybody knows blue hoses absorb more UV light leading to distorted readings!

(Tongue firmly in cheek)


Cheers

George

[Ryeman]

Now CO2 for aircraft
ICAO moves forward on emissions regulations | Regulation content from ATWOnline

[doridori]

Email just received from VW saying that recalls will begin with the Amarok.

So far nothing saying about incentives at all...

[stefcio007]

These stickers are on sale in VIC, lol.

[dero]

Received an email.
Recall will begin in March. A bit later on for 1.6L units.

I'm going to wait and wait and wait for reports of what is happening with the engines pre/post recall. I might even send an email into VW that they should be offering to pay for my servicing for the rest of the time I own the car for accepting the recall work to be done.

[feenix74]

As long as it is a voluntary recall I plan to ignore it.

Only thing that is possibly tempting is to get the inlet pipe airflow smoothing insert that they show in the youtube video and install that myself to see if that improve performance/mileage without allowing VWA to tamper with my ECU.

[minke]

As long as it is a voluntary recall I plan to ignore it.

Only thing that is possibly tempting is to get the inlet pipe airflow smoothing insert that they show in the youtube video and install that myself to see if that improve performance/mileage without allowing VWA to tamper with my ECU.

The car isn't ADR compliant. The fix makes the car ADR compliant. While the recall is on it won't be an issue as you can say 'I've not got around to it" but in 12, 18 months time... that won't fly. I'd be careful about what you say online and to others.

Hit another car - Toyota, minor bingle probably nothing will come of it. Hit a few cars, power pole, and into a house. I suspect the insurance company will spend the time and effort to determine if they are not liable.

There are all these little caveats in insurance policies. DUI - policy is void. Speeding in excess of a nominal amount over the limit - policy is void. Driving while un licenced (because you forgot to renew) null and void. Driving a non ADR compliant car (exhaust, suspension, imported tyres not sold here, incorrect sized tyres that were not OEM etc can affect ADR compliance...) they'll find a way not to pay...

[feenix74]

Cheers and thanks Minke, if and when it becomes a Mandatory Recall then I will reconsider my options.

[minke]

Cheers and thanks Minke, if and when it becomes a Mandatory Recall then I will reconsider my options.

https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/i...itemId/1077648

I'm not sure where it says it is a voluntary recall. In fact the wording is:

The emissions levels may not meet the regulatory requirements when the affected vehicle is driven under normal conditions

might suggest it is less than voluntary due to 'regulatory requirements'

Visiting a client tomorrow which is an 80 odd lawyer Aussie law firm. I know one of the partners is a car nut. I'll get his thoughts.

[feenix74]

Excerpt from the first email that I received from VWA after I registered with them:

Hi [REDACTED],

Thank you for submitting your details.

As promised we will update you with information as it comes to hand.

This morning we have confirmed that we will conduct a voluntary recall in Australia for affected vehicles fitted with EA 189 diesel engines. Rest assured that we will cover the cost of all necessary measures and do everything in our power to try and win back your trust.

To see the full statement please visit www.volkswagendieselinfo.com.au

We will keep you informed in a timely and transparent manner, as regaining your trust is of utmost concern to us.

Thanks,
Your Volkswagen Team

I have received a number of follow up emails and announcements from VWA, none of which have indicated that the recall has been changed from voluntary to mandatory.