Post by VWCA_Adman on Dec 21, 2015 9:37:05 GMT -6
VW Selects Kenneth Feinberg to Handle Diesel Claims Resolution; VW Notifies Owners of Potential TSI Gas-Powered Engine Failure
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In a game-changing move, VW retained Feinberg to design and administer an independent claims resolution for owners of 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter TDIs.
Feinberg, who oversaw the compensation program for victims of General Motor’s defective ignition switches, anticipates a “menu of remedies.” He’s become the man with the plan when it comes to settling high-profile cases. VW says it wants to satisfy affected owners while avoiding protracted litigation. At this moment, Feinberg believes remedies will be attractive enough, the equivalent of legal litigation.
VW’s Gas TSI Engine Posses Safety Risk; Camshaft Lobe Shears
Owners of many 2015/16 Passats, Beetles, Golfs or Jettas, might see a letter from VW in their mailboxes. It informs them of a potential safety problem. Due to stress, a cam lobe that drives the fuel injection pump and the vacuum pump can shear off. If it detaches, engine and braking power are reduced. The malfunction indicator light will turn on and the engine operates in limp home mode.
ThyssenKrupp manufactures the suspected faulty part: an “assembled” camshaft. These camshafts utilize some pressed-on fused powder-metal pieces rather than being fully forged and machined shaped.
VW received reports of camshaft failures in February 2015 and then began field monitoring. VW notified the NHTSA, during October that it has not determined the root cause of the problem.
Cars involved were built in North America. They include 2015-2016 model-year Jettas, Beetles, Golfs, GTIs, and Passats. VW says 91,867 vehicles might be affected.
VW anticipates finding a fix by March 2016. If the camshaft fails, dealers will replace it under warranty using existing parts.
In a game-changing move, VW retained Feinberg to design and administer an independent claims resolution for owners of 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter TDIs.
Feinberg, who oversaw the compensation program for victims of General Motor’s defective ignition switches, anticipates a “menu of remedies.” He’s become the man with the plan when it comes to settling high-profile cases. VW says it wants to satisfy affected owners while avoiding protracted litigation. At this moment, Feinberg believes remedies will be attractive enough, the equivalent of legal litigation.
VW’s Gas TSI Engine Posses Safety Risk; Camshaft Lobe Shears
Owners of many 2015/16 Passats, Beetles, Golfs or Jettas, might see a letter from VW in their mailboxes. It informs them of a potential safety problem. Due to stress, a cam lobe that drives the fuel injection pump and the vacuum pump can shear off. If it detaches, engine and braking power are reduced. The malfunction indicator light will turn on and the engine operates in limp home mode.
ThyssenKrupp manufactures the suspected faulty part: an “assembled” camshaft. These camshafts utilize some pressed-on fused powder-metal pieces rather than being fully forged and machined shaped.
VW received reports of camshaft failures in February 2015 and then began field monitoring. VW notified the NHTSA, during October that it has not determined the root cause of the problem.
Cars involved were built in North America. They include 2015-2016 model-year Jettas, Beetles, Golfs, GTIs, and Passats. VW says 91,867 vehicles might be affected.
VW anticipates finding a fix by March 2016. If the camshaft fails, dealers will replace it under warranty using existing parts.