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Daimler Company controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    VZBV files emissions-related lawsuit against Daimler

    Lawsuit filed

    The VZBV consumer protection organization filed a lawsuit against Daimler in Germany concerning alleged emissions-test defeat software in Mercedes-Benz GLC and GLK vehicles with OM 651 engines. Daimler said the lawsuit was unfounded and that it would challenge it.

    Stated objective. The lawsuit aims to help affected vehicle owners obtain compensation for losses related to the emissions-test software.

    Company response

    • Denial — 戴姆勒

      戴姆勒认为，VZBV联合会针对该公司发起的诉讼毫无依据，并将对诉讼提出异议。

    Source excerpt

    • VZBV联合会表示，在德国斯图加特高级地方法院的诉讼将帮助梅赛德斯奔驰GLC和GLK车主获得与排放测试作弊软件相关的损失赔偿。
    • 当地时间7月7日，德国消费者保护组织VZBV联合会表示，他们已经就“柴油门”排放作弊丑闻对汽车巨头戴姆勒提起诉讼
    • 戴姆勒认为，VZBV联合会针对该公司发起的诉讼毫无依据，并将对诉讼提出异议。
    Source

  2. 1956

    Bernard Docker boardroom controversy

    Daimler chairman Sir Bernard Docker was removed from the company’s board in a highly publicized episode involving management, social presentation, and the company’s public image. The controversy damaged the marque’s reputation during a period when it was already seeking to broaden its appeal.

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