Knaus Tabbert Executives Face Fraud and Corruption Investigations
The German motorhome manufacturer is under scrutiny for alleged weight misrepresentation and bribery, compounding its ongoing sales crisis.
- The Stuttgart prosecutor's office is investigating former executives and employees of Knaus Tabbert for alleged fraud and misleading advertising related to vehicle weight limits.
- Authorities suspect that certain motorhomes exceeded the legally allowable weight for vehicles under 3.5 tons, raising concerns about compliance and consumer trust.
- In addition to fraud allegations, two former executives are being investigated for allegedly accepting bribes from suppliers in exchange for favorable contract terms.
- The company has initiated an internal investigation with Alvarez & Marsal and has set aside financial reserves to address potential legal and financial fallout.
- Knaus Tabbert is also grappling with a significant sales downturn, halting production at two facilities while continuing operations at others.