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Knaus Tabbert to pay €6.4 million fine for incorrect motorhome weight data

24.12.2025 15:46 1 min 1 source РУС
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Knaus Tabbert to pay €6.4 million fine for incorrect motorhome weight data
Original source: spiegel.de

Caravan and motorhome manufacturer Knaus Tabbert will pay a €6.4 million fine imposed by the Stuttgart public prosecutor's office. The company accepted the penalty following an investigation into incorrect weight declarations for vehicles in the up to 3.5-ton category, which can be driven with a standard car license. The fine relates to vehicles being certified as lighter than their actual weight.

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Knaus Tabbert to pay €6.4 million fine for incorrect motorhome weight data

24.12.2025 spiegel.de DEU Original source

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