Volkswagen to probe US recall order

Germany auto maker, Volkswagen, has promised to launch a full investigation into the ‘emissions allegations’ that made US to order for the recall of half a million of its vehicles from the country’s roads on Friday.

Volkswagen chief, Martin Winterkorn, said on Sunday that the charges pose huge potential costs to the firm which is Europe’s largest car maker.

“I personally deeply regret that we have let down the trust of our customers and the public and I am addressing the issue as an utmost priority,” Winterkorn said.

Read also: US orders Volkswagen to recall .5million cars

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday issued a notice of violation of the US Clean Air Act to the entire Volkswagen group in the US.

It said the German automaker used software intentionally designed to circumvent environmental standards for reducing smog.

The Environmental Protection Agency issued the company a notice of violation and accused the company of breaking the law by installing software known as a “defeat device” in 4-cylinder Volkswagen and Audi vehicles from model years 2009-15. The device is programmed to detect when the car is undergoing official emissions testing, and to only turn on full emissions control systems during that testing. Those controls are turned off during normal driving situations, when the vehicles pollute far more heavily than reported by the manufacturer, the E.P.A. said.

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