South Korea says Nissan manipulated emissions, plans fine and recall
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outh Korea said that Nissan Motor had manipulated emissions on a diesel sport utility vehicle and that it planned to fine the automaker as well as sue the head of its Korean operations.
The government said the Japanese automaker had used a so-called defeat device that helps a vehicle’s emissions management system turn off during regular driving conditions.
Nissan denied any wrongdoing.
“Nissan Motor has never illegally manipulated any vehicles we have produced so far and used defeat devices in those cars,” the automaker’s Korea unit said in a statement.
The South Korean environment ministry said it planned to fine Nissan 330 million won ($279,920) for manipulating emissions on its Qashqai SUV. It will also order a recall of the 814 Qashqai vehicles sold in the country so far.
South Korea conducted tests on 20 diesel vehicles, after finding in November that Germany’s Volkswagen AG had falsified emissions tests.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Nissan vehicle model is alleged to have manipulated emissions in South Korea?
Which specific Nissan vehicle model is alleged to have manipulated emissions in South Korea?
The South Korean government specifically alleges that Nissan manipulated emissions on its Qashqai SUV model. This is the vehicle subject to the planned fine and recall order.
Q.What is the planned financial penalty for Nissan according to the South Korean environment ministry?
What is the planned financial penalty for Nissan according to the South Korean environment ministry?
The South Korean environment ministry plans to fine Nissan 330 million won for the alleged emissions manipulation. This amount translates to approximately $279,920 USD.
Q.How many Nissan Qashqai vehicles are affected by the planned recall in South Korea?
How many Nissan Qashqai vehicles are affected by the planned recall in South Korea?
The South Korean environment ministry will order a recall of 814 Qashqai vehicles. These are the units that have been sold in the country to date and are implicated in the emissions allegations.
Q.What action is South Korea taking against the head of Nissan's operations in the country?
What action is South Korea taking against the head of Nissan's operations in the country?
South Korea plans to sue the head of Nissan's Korean operations in connection with the alleged emissions manipulation. This legal action is in addition to the planned fine and vehicle recall.
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