VW Scandal Lawsuit: Volkswagen Class Action Attorneys & Lawyers Offer Free Case Evaluation For Volkswagen Owners Harmed By Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Recall
December 16, 2015 – – VW Class Action Attorneys encourage Volkswagen (VW) buyers to get free legal consultation about their options to join a class action lawsuit and claim compensation for Volkswagen emissions scandal.
Thousands of VW diesel car owners discovered they were being deceived when one of the biggest scandals in the history of car industry was unveiled in September 2015.
In September 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that certain Volkswagen and Audi 2.0 litre diesel vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2015 were emitting up to 40 times the official limit of nitrogen oxides (NOx). The report said VW had installed “defeat device” software on vehicles to circumvent emissions tests. This software detects when the car is undergoing emissions testing and lowers the NOx emissions accordingly to improve results. As a consequence, the fitted VW cars follow the emissions rules only in the laboratory or testing station. In normal driving, engines switch out of this test mode and emit excessive amounts of NOx, which is likely to have led to increased ambient pollution and may subsequently have affected human health.
From the beginning of the scandal, the constant flow of bad news has made VW vehicle owners frustrated as they are realizing how the “dieselgate” scandal actually affects them. The first customers who were upset about the fraud were those green-minded consumers who had bought their diesels based on the company’s advertising, which promoted the environmental benefits of new “green” diesel technology. Those alleged benefits convinced many people concerned about the nature to buy cars they otherwise would not have preferred. Disappointed VW owners now complain over deceptive advertising.
The customers who bought their VW diesel car to save on fuel may also be duped by false advertising. It has been found that VW may have sold cars that were significantly less fuel efficient than had been officially stated (http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/29/us-volkswagen-emissions-polo-idUSKBN0TI0ML20151129#FU7KD396BZg9DEPp.99). Diesels typically cost more than gasoline-powered vehicles but offer better fuel economy. Now, if a tainted VW is driven on the road, the defeat software uses a ‘road calibration’, which bypasses the emissions reduction mechanisms to favor engine performance and efficiency. As the fuel economy probably drops along with engine performance, the higher price of a VW diesel car makes a lot less sense.
As of now, VW is preparing a recall to fix the vehicles affected by the scandal. In case of the newest models, the fixes will presumably be software updates, but older models will probably need additional components installed. But, repairing the cars so they meet emission standards may mean a significant reduction in power and fuel economy, as well as the resale value.
There are over 34 class action lawsuits against VW in progress already, and an increasing number of VW owners seek to gain monetary compensation for the fraud. 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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Contact VW Class Action Attorneys:
Angela Smith
415-671-6163
4305 Center Avenue
Fresno, CA 93704
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