Daimler Gets Slapped With Recall, But Avoids Risk of Fines
- Government cites ‘prohibited shutoff devices’ in three models
- Mercedes-Benz maker considers appealing government ruling
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With a government order to recall 774,000 vehicles in Europe, Daimler AG stands accused of having used illegal defeat device in its engines, while escaping the crushing cost of fines.
The move follows consultations with the German government in Berlin on June 11, which Daimler Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche called “constructive.” Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer for his part didn’t mince his words by ordering “an immediate formal recall because of prohibited shutoff devices.”