Mercedes has to recall three million diesels over toxic emissions: Vehicles given software update to cut output of gases linked to respiratory diseases

‘Almost three million Mercedes Benz diesel cars and vans across Europe have been recalled amid concerns over toxic emissions.
In a drastic move which casts fresh doubt over the future of diesel engines, German car giant Daimler urged drivers to take their cars into the local garage to have a ‘software update’ installed.
This will cut emissions of toxic nitrogen oxides, which are linked to respiratory disease.
The ‘voluntary recall’ covers nearly all diesel Mercedes Benz cars registered in Europe, including the UK, over the last few years.
Daimler, which owns Mercedes Benz, would not give a breakdown of how many vehicles in each country.’
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