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Mercedes-Benz's parent company Daimler has decided to voluntarily recall more than 3 million Mercedes-Benz diesel cars that were sold in Europe.
The decision comes amid suspicion that the major German automaker faked emissions test results.
Daimler officials made the announcement on Tuesday. They predict that the recall will cost about 220 million euros, or over 250 million dollars.
Prosecutors searched Daimler's offices in May over the alleged use of a type of software that keeps emissions of harmful substances low during tests.
Local media outlets reported this month that more than 1 million vehicles were affected.
Daimler Chairman Dieter Zetsche said in a statement that the public debate about diesel engines is creating uncertainty among customers.
He said that Daimler has decided to undertake additional measures to reassure drivers of diesel cars and to boost confidence in diesel technology.
Published Date:2017-07-19