Volkswagen might be on the cusp of finalising a fix that would straighten out close to 85,000 erring cars with their 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel engines.
Volkswagen AG could be nearing a fix that would resolve the legal tie ups that the company is currently tied up in as a result of the ‘Dieselgate’ emissions manipulation scandal that was brought to light late last year.
This new fix, according to Bloomberg, would be able to undo the defeat devices fitted to many vehicles across the United States, where the class-action lawsuit (or most of them) against them stems.
Previously, Volkswagen were expected to buy back the effected vehicles should a solution not be found. Indeed, a fix for the majority of vehicles fitted with the 2.0-litre TDI engines has not been forthcoming with a US stamped for June 21. In total, around 480,000 vehicles are known to have the transgressing defeat devices installed.
However, a chunk estimated to comprise about 85,000 vehicles running the group’s 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine (which was designed by subsidiary Audi) are eligible for a fix that would not require a Volkswagen buyback. These include the Volkswagen Touareg, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi A7, Volkswagen, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera, and Audi Q5.
Volkswagen and American regulatory bodies have declined to comment on the nature of the possible upcoming fix but speculation surrounds the fitting of a new catalytic converter to the cars effected. Although, if that is just one piece in a laundry list of necessary actions remains anyone’s guess.
For more on Volkswagen, Porsche, or Audi vehicles, check out our Showroom.
