EPA v. Spectrum Wholesale Inc. et al.

Case summary

Defendants sold 672 parts or components for motor vehicles that bypass, defeat, or render inoperative elements of design installed by the original motor vehicle manufacturers to comply with Clean Air Act emission standards. Defendants knew or should have known that the parts or components they were offering for sale were being put to use as defeat devices. They also failed to comply with an information request EPA sent them multiple times. Default Judgment and Permanent Injunction entered on March 31, 2026.

Defendants (2)

• Thomas J. CiccarelliNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Spectrum Wholesale Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SPECTRUM WHOLESALE INC

  70 CROSS RD, OAKDALE, NY, 11769

  Registry ID: 110071176369

Statutes cited

• CAA 208 — Information Collection from Motor Vehicle Mfg.
• CAA 203 — Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Spectrum Wholesale Inc. et al.entered 2026-03-31

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $237,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2024-09-17Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2024-09-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-01-08Complaint Filed With Court
• 2026-03-30Final Order Lodged
• 2026-03-31Final Order Entered
• 2026-03-31Enforcement Action Closed