Justice Department Sues Fiat Chrysler For Diesel Cheating Software

The U.S. Justice Department sued Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV over claims its diesel-powered pickups and SUVs were outfitted with illegal software that allowed them to pass laboratory emissions tests.

The complaint filed Tuesday alleges that nearly 104,000 vehicles with 3.0 liter EcoDiesel engines were equipped with software “defeat devices” that caused the vehicles’ emission control systems to perform differently, and less effectively, during certain normal driving conditions than on laboratory emissions tests, according to a statement from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The company issued a statement saying it "is currently reviewing the complaint, but is disappointed" that the suit had been filed.

Dexter1 - 5/23/2017 2:07:36 PM

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Re 3rd paragraph in article: I'm sure all cheaters are "disappointed" when they are caught. Duh.

mre30 - 5/23/2017 3:54:45 PM

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I'm disappointed that the switchgear in a $130,000 Maserati Quattroporte is exactly the same as in a $40,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee or Chrysler 200.

I'm disappointed that the Dodge Charger platform dates back to 1995.

I'm disappointed that the Maserati Levante looks like the dump of an elephant.

I'm disappointed that the autotrans shift actuators in Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler products killed the actor who starred in the original Star Trek.

Where does this list end?

MDarringer - 5/23/2017 7:05:08 PM

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I'm disappointed that the Quattroporte/Ghibli/Levante platform deates back to 1995.

I'm disappointed that Jeep will be raped by being forced onto the terrible Giorgio platform.

Carmaker1 - 5/25/2017 8:30:17 PM

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mre30 that isn't accurate, as the W211 components were utilized, not so much as the W210. DaimlerChrysler had to more than make up for the costs with shoddy interiors for LX cars launched between 2004 and 2007. The Challenger was a minor improvement in interior quality by 2008, ahead of the revamped LX cars produced from 2010.

So many people wrongly assume the LX cars ride on the "W210 platform", plus that of the WK2 being a W164 relation, when the Grand Cherokee actually beat MB's W166 to the punch in 2010.

MorePower - 5/23/2017 6:42:55 PM

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Every automotive company cheats because they have the test before they take it.

There's a reason why most people are unable to achieve the mileage figures plastered on the car they bought.

xjug1987a - 5/24/2017 11:27:41 PM

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Look at potential numbers for fines, this could be the end of the road if true.