Germany orders recall of 2.4 million VW cars in 2016

 

Germany has ordered Volkswagen to recall and refit 2.4 million diesel vehicles in 2016, following the company's admission it rigged emissions tests.

German transport minister Alexander Dobrindt said the country's KBA automotive watchdog had ordered Volkswagen to start a mandatory recall of 2.4 million vehicles at the beginning  of 2016

KBA had rejected the idea owners could voluntarily bring in their vehicles.

The KBA has given Volkswagen until the end of the month to come up with a plan for a software fix needed for 2.0 litre vehicles affected by the recall

The carmaker has until the end of November 2015 to come up with a technical solution for 1.6 and 1.2 litre vehicles