Fiat Chrysler To Recall 800,000 Vehicles Over Emissions In US

(RTTNews) - Fiat Chrysler have announced a recall of more than 800,000 vehicles that failed to meet federal emission standards. The company said the recall was a routine testing under new emissions guidelines adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency, CNBC reports.

The EPA said the recall was the result of "in-use emissions investigations conducted by EPA and in-use testing conducted by FCA as required by EPA regulations."

Vehicles affected include 2011-2016 model years of the Dodge Journey crossover, 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger sedans, 2011-2016 Jeep Compass SUVs, and 2011-2012 Dodge Caliber hatchbacks.

"We are advised that today's EPA announcement reflects a new policy for announcing routine emissions recalls," Fiat Chrysler said in a statement.

"This campaign has no safety implications. Nor are there any associated fines. This issue was discovered by FCA during routine in-use emissions testing and reported to the agency. We began contacting affected customers last month to advise them of the needed repairs, which will be provided at no charge."