December 04, 2015
December 04, 2015 - PRESSADVANTAGE -
VW Scandal Lawsuit Volkswagen Class Action Attorneys encourage Volkswagen (VW) vehicle owners facing diesel recall to consult an attorney about their legal options to get compensation for Volkswagen emissions scandal. Thousands of people have joined a class action lawsuit against VW since September 2015, when one of the biggest automotive scandals in history became public.
In mid-September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed the car manufacturer had installed software on certain 2009–2015 model year 2.0 litre Volkswagen and Audi diesel vehicles to circumvent emissions tests. This software, called a “defeat device,” detects when the car is undergoing emissions testing and changes its performance to comply with the emissions standards. Consequently, the hacked VW cars meet the standards in the laboratory or testing station, but actually on the road, emit nitrogen oxides (NOx) up to 40 times as much as the Clean Air Act permits.
At first thought, it might seem that the emissions scandal has been exaggerated. The violation of emission standards may appear to be rather negligible as it does not present an imminent threat to health or safety. However, the scandal holds some worrisome consequences for VW vehicle owners. While VW Volkswagen claims to be working on a recall right now to fix the vehicles affected by this scandal. For the newest models, the fixes will likely be software updates, but older models probably need additional components installed. So, a fix could still be months away. Furthermore, bringing the cars into compliance with emission regulations may bring compromises in fuel economy, performance, and/or reliability, as well as affect negatively the resale value.
Currently, there are already over 34 class action lawsuits against VW in progress, seeking to gain monetary compensation for diminution of value of owners’ cars. VW vehicle owners whose cars could be affected by the scandal are encouraged to seek legal advice in order to determine their eligibility and pursue legal action against VW.
As of right now, there are eight vehicle models that may have been manufactured with a defeat device. In the United States, these vehicles include:
2009-2015 Audi A3 2.0 L TDI
2009-2015 VW Beetle 2.0 L TDI
2009-2015 Beetle Convertible 2.0 L TDI
2009-2015 VW Golf 2.0 L TDI
2015 VW Golf Sportwagen 2.0 L TDI
2009-2015 VW Jetta 2.0 L TDI
2009-2014 Jetta Sportwagen 2.0 L TDI
2012-2015 VW Passat 2.0 L TDI
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For more information about VW Class Action Attorneys, contact the company here:
VW Class Action Attorneys
Angela Smith
415-671-6163
4305 Center Avenue
Fresno, CA 93704
