Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General William Sorrell has opened an investigation into the disclosure by Volkswagen that some of its diesel vehicles carried software designed to produce false emissions test results – violating clear air regulations and deceiving consumers. Attorney General Sorrell said that, “Volkswagen should be held accountable for any evasion of environmental laws and emissions standards, deception of consumers, and violation of the public trust.”
The AG's office is working with the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources and also collaborating with other attorneys general in the investigation.
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“Circumventing vehicle emission controls is a serious charge,” said Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Deb Markowitz. “VW has compromised Vermonters’ health by increasing pollutants that can aggravate respiratory conditions like asthma, and threatened our crops and forests.”
Nearly 2,900 VW and Audi A3 diesel vehicles for the relevant model years are currently registered in Vermont. For a list of affected models and model years, as well as information for owners of affected vehicles, check theEPA website. Any persons who have concerns about their diesel vehicles should contact the Vermont Consumer Assistance Program at 802-656-3183, 1-800-649-2424, orfile a complaintelectronically.
Vermont Attorney General: Sept 24, 2015