EPA v. Advanced Flow Engineering, Inc. (aFe Power)

Case summary

U.S. EPA and U.S. DOJ lodged a settlement and complaint with Advanced Flow Engineering (aFe) on July 27, 2021. The complaint, filed simultaneously with the settlement, alleges that aFe manufactured and/or sold over 63,000 defeat devices that, when installed, defeat, disable or override EPA-approved emission controls and harm air quality. Under the terms of the settlement, aFe will pay a $250,000 penalty, which was based on its financial situation. The proposed settlement has been lodged in the United States District Court for the Central District of California and is subject to a 30-day public comment period and final court approval. A penalty of $125,115.28 was paid on 10/19/2022.

Defendants (1)

• Advanced Flow Engineering, Inc. (aFe Power)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ADVANCED FLOW ENGINEERING

  232 GRANITE ST, CORONA, CA, 92879

  Registry ID: 110064970072

Statutes cited

• CAA 203 — Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Advanced Flow Engineering, Inc. (aFe Power)entered 2021-10-20

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2018-09-26Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2018-10-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-07-27Final Order Lodged
• 2021-07-27Complaint Filed With Court
• 2021-10-20Final Order Entered