Collective proceedings against Stellantis NV (as successor to Opel Automobile GmbH) over defeat devices in Opel and Vauxhall diesel vehicles.
The foundation served a writ of summons on Stellantis NV (as successor to Opel) in 2023. The case is enrolled at the Amsterdam District Court. Stellantis has appeared and a procedural order is expected.
Vauxhall-branded equivalents sold in the United Kingdom are included where relevant under EU law.
Opel / Vauxhall vehicles with the 1.6L CDTi engine manufactured between 2014 and 2019.
Engine · 1.6 CDTiLarger Opel vehicles with the 2.0L CDTi engine, primarily Insignia, Zafira and Vivaro.
Engine · 2.0 CDTiThe DEJF alleges that Opel — under both its General Motors and PSA / Stellantis ownership — used defeat-device strategies in 1.6 and 2.0 CDTi diesel engines. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) ordered a mandatory recall of certain Opel diesel models in 2018 because of impermissible emissions strategies.
The foundation served a writ of summons in 2023. The case is enrolled at the Amsterdam District Court and is currently in early procedural stages.
Active proceedings grouped by jurisdiction. Most recent entries appear first.
Writ of summons served on Stellantis NV (as successor to Opel Automobile GmbH).
Stellantis NV (as successor to Opel) has appeared in the proceedings.
A procedural order on the schedule for briefing is expected.
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