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Volkswagen Oz deflects blame over diesel emissions fix

Volkswagen Group Australia has blamed the federal government for the delay in approving a recall to fix the software in about 70,000 vehicles affected by its Dieselgate emissions scandal.

UPDATE 16/08/2016, 4:15pm: The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development has responded to Volkswagen's claims that it had delayed the recall of Australian vehicles affected by the diesel emissions scandal.

A spokesperson from the department said Volkswagen Australia’s initial submission did not address all matters around the recall. As such, the department requires further detail from the manufacturer in order to ensure full consumer confidence.

“This case is a particularly complex rectification process,” the spokesperson said.

“The emissions system in a vehicle is technically very complex, and significant test information is required to ensure that any emissions cheating software is removed.

“Any fix that changes the emissions control system has the potential to have negative impacts on the vehicle, especially in relation to fuel consumption and longevity of parts.”

The department would not provide a timeline on when or if Volkswagen’s proposed fix would be approved.

“This information is technically complex and the department has had to return to Volkswagen and approach vehicle regulators in other countries to obtain sufficient information to make an informed decision in the best interests of Australian vehicle owners,” the spokeswoman said.

The sheer hubris of VAG (Au) to poke gorrilla in the room with a sharp stick.