Tag: defeat devices

An Interesting EPA Enforcement Target: Vehicle Defeat Devices

By William C. Schillaci May 12, 2020 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: May 12, 2020

In June 2019, the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance announced its six National Compliance Initiatives (NCIs) for fiscal years 2020 through 2023. Before the Trump administration, the Agency referred to this program as its National Enforcement Initiatives. Regardless of the title, the program identifies sectors or types of activities that are in need […]

Now Harley-Davidson Settles Defeat-Device Allegation

By Clare Condon Aug 29, 2016 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

Following the $14.7 billion penalty leveled against Volkswagen®, EPA’s $12 million settlement with Harley-Davidson, Inc., over the company’s alleged sale of illegal defeat devices for use on its motorcycles, is a significant enforcement action that highlights the government’s militant stance against vehicle manufacturers it asserts are violating the Clean Air Act (CAA).