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Daimler is believed to have stopped the sale until further notice.
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New York Daimler discovers a software function in a six-cylinder engine for trucks have "under certain conditions, the aftertreatment of exhaust gases," reported the "Bild am Sonntag". The German automaker is then reported at the end of June suspicion itself the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). Now the KBA is clarifying the case.
The divergent measurement results with the OM 501 engine, which is installed among others with the Mercedes-Benz Actros, have been discovered with an internal revision, reports the sheet.
A Daimler spokesperson confirmed to Handelsblatt: "In the course of regular compliance tests, Daimler AG has detected a slight exceedance of the NOx limit value applicable to the certification of a six-cylinder Euro engine V for Heavy Vehicles in Isolated Operating Situations "
Daimler himself calls the newspaper's claim that they have discovered a software on a truck engine that stops the gas aftertreatment. Exhaust, "deceiver".
Specifically speaking with the KBA on a technical function related to the OBD vehicle diagnostic system. This would ensure that overdose of Adblue would be avoided while driving under certain conditions other than normal operating conditions – such as the use of biofuels. The urea-water mixture neutralizes the nitrogen oxides. However, there is a risk of ammonia spilling in case of overdose.
The type of engine concerned was installed only in trucks intended for the non-European market. Now, there is a stoppage of sales. "Until the clarification of technical problems, the company decided not to deliver this engine as a precaution," said spokesman Handelsblatt. The group assumes that the software function is not illegal.
Just a few weeks ago, the KBA issued an official reminder for 774,000 cars. The models are in addition to the van Vito especially the SUV GLC model and the C-class sedans.
From the perspective of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), all models contain unapproved closure devices for exhaust systems. In Germany, according to the authority, 238 000 cars are affected
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