Defective vehicles

Fire departments consider class action against manufacturer

The Dolintschach fire department's vehicle has massive defects.(Bild: Hermann Sobe)

Several fire departments throughout Austria are struggling with technical problems with their emergency vehicles. They are now considering whether to bring a class action against the manufacturer.

The Dolintschach/Rosegg volunteer fire department is not the only one struggling with its defective fire engine. According to a "Krone" report, several fire departments from all over Austria contacted Commander Johann Widmann and Mayor Franz Richau: "Several fire departments in Carinthia are affected by the same problem. Comrades from Tyrol have also reported that their vehicles have massive technical defects."