Diesel-Manipulation bei Wohnmobilen: Erster Rückruf des Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) bei IVECO

According to an October 2020 report by the news magazine "Der Spiegel," 200,000 vehicles and motorhomes from Fiat and the Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco in Germany are said to be affected by tampering with their emissions control systems. The KBA has now taken action and issued an initial recall, which is published on the KBA website in the recall database:

https://www.kba-online.de/gpsg/
Recall code: 13T
KBA reference number: 010493

According to the KBA, the reason for the recall is “defective software that worsens exhaust gas purification.”

Dr. Rogert: "According to our findings, this involves a time-dependent shutdown of the exhaust gas purification system after approximately 22 minutes. Background: An emissions test lasts approximately 20 minutes, during which time the exhaust gas purification system remains active to simulate compliance with the limits on the test bench. This is likely an illegal defeat device, which we have already seen with other manufacturers in the emissions scandal."

First recall in the motorhome emissions scandal – motorhome owners should now carefully consider

Owners of vehicles based on the Iveco Daily with a “Heavy Duty” engine and the engine code F1C should visit the workshop.

Owners of motorhomes with these and similar engines now face a mandatory recall ordered by the KBA, with the risk of decommissioning.

These are vans from 2016 to 2019. According to Iveco, corresponding engines are also used in the following motorhome brands: Bimobil, Bocklet, Concorde, Dethleffs, Laika, Morelo, Niesmann+Bischoff, Pilote, Phoenix, Woelcke.

Claim for damages due to diesel manipulation – Fiat drivers should act now!

Many affected owners of motorhomes are already enforcing their rights in court and suing for rescission, i.e. repayment of the purchase price in return for the return of the vehicle.

Dr. Rogert: "In our opinion, this is the best form of compensation. In the six years we've been involved in the emissions scandal, many of our clients have repeatedly reported to us that vehicle damage occurred after installing a software update. Engine and transmission problems, damage to the exhaust cooling system, warning lights that regularly indicate malfunctions, loss of power combined with increased fuel consumption, to name just a few."

Especially considering the high purchase price and the often considerable costs for special equipment and modifications, for which those affected have often saved up for a long time, and the risk of long-term immobilization or damage following a software update, owners of affected vehicles should not hesitate to seek compensation now. Consult a lawyer for advice!