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It has been known since 2020 that investigations are underway into suspected engine tampering in Fiat Ducato camper base vehicles.

As more and more details incriminating Fiat become public, many owners of affected motorhomes are increasingly concerned and are taking legal action. With this lawsuit, they are demanding compensation for their motorhome affected by the Fiat Ducato diesel scandal.

However, a majority of affected motorhome owners want to wait for further developments in the Fiat Ducato emissions scandal before taking legal action against the manufacturer of Fiat Ducato motorhomes (FCA Italy S.p.A.).

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Last updated: November 2022

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Calculate the amount of damages

Calculate the amount of damages in the Fiat Ducato diesel scandal In the absence of supreme court rulings in the Fiat camper diesel scandal, consumer compensation has not yet been conclusively clarified. The decision of the ECJ is eagerly awaited in connection with the diesel emissions scandal. Here you will find an overview of the positive case law in the Fiat

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  • Published 28 July 2022

Determine pollutant standard

What is the emission standard of my Fiat Ducato motorhome? A considerable part of the motorhomes on the German roads is not as clean as it should be and affected by the Fiat Ducato diesel scandal. Often, however, it is not easy to find out whether your own motorhome is also affected by the so-called Fiat Ducato emissions scandal.

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  • Published 28 July 2022

Affected motors

Which models and engines are affected by the Fiat Ducato emissions scandal? As Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) recently discovered in its own tests, there are still countless motorhomes on German roads affected by the manipulation that have a Fiat Ducato as their base vehicle. More details on the DUH measurements can be found at

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  • Published 28 July 2022

Nitrogen oxide measurements on Fiat Ducato-based motorhomes

DUH regularly carries out independent measurements to verify the actual NOx levels of vehicles in circulation. These measurements show that the actual nitrogen oxide emissions are up to 16 times higher than the permitted limits.

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  • Published 26 July 2022

EU addresses the emissions scandal

In the context of the diesel emissions scandal surrounding FCA Italy S.p.A. (part of Stellantis N.V., formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.) and in particular with regard to the Fiat Ducato, a player who has been involved for some time is intervening once again.

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  • Published 20 July 2022

KBA finds inadmissibility of Fiat Ducato-based motorhomes 

This is because the KBA granted VW type approvals even though a defeat device was used to deceive VW about the inadmissibility of certain engines. The KBA is also responsible for launching recalls and other measures in connection with inadmissible motor vehicles.

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  • Published 13 July 2022

Illegal defeat device as accusation in Fiat Ducato emissions scandal

For some time now, Fiat has been facing accusations of having cheated with some of its engines in terms of compliance with emissions standards. Fiat has now joined the ranks of major automotive companies that are causing uproar and making negative headlines as part of the diesel emissions scandal.

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  • Published 13 July 2022

Opinion of the ECJ Advocate General and the significance in the Fiat Ducato emissions scandal

In the opinion of Advocate General Atahnasios Rantos at the European Court of Justice (ECJ), he stated that European standards are intended to protect the interests of an individual purchaser of a vehicle if the vehicle has an illegal defeat device.

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  • Published 29 June 2022

Compensation for financed Fiat Ducato motorhomes

On December 16, 2021, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled on the question of whether buyers who have financed their vehicle can also claim damages. According to the consumer-friendly decision, you even have a claim for damages if you have not made use of an existing right of return under the loan agreement.

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  • Published 17 December 2021
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