Volkswagen to recall 1 lakh vehicles in India?

In the wake of the emissions scandal, Volkswagen is likely to recall 1 lakh cars in India. The recall will include 20,000 diesel vehicles that have been made in India.

According to CNBC TV (Twitter) the models affected include the Polo GT TDI, Polo Cross TDI, Vento TDI, Jetta 2.0 and Passat 2.0.

In September, Volkswagen announced that 11 million cars globally had been fitted with the "defeat device", which enabled them to clear pollution tests.

While Volkswagen has not disclosed the models and number to be recalled, it has issued the following statement:

Volkswagen Group India representatives have met Government of India – Ministry of Heavy Industries and ARAI today, on 29th October 2015 and have updated them on the evaluations so far on the ongoing emissions issue with reference to India.

Since there is a complex combination of several brands, various models, different engine variants and gearboxes as well as different model years that need to be analysed, establishing detailed facts is taking a longer time.

Volkswagen Group India will present its results from the evaluations by the end of November 2015. During this period, the company representatives will stay in regular touch with ARAI to keep the authorities updated on the analysis. The next steps will depend on the findings from these evaluations.

Meanwhile, Volkswagen Group India would like to assure that all vehicles in the customers’ hands remain technically safe and roadworthy.