EPA v. Isuzu Motors Ltd and CNH America LLC

Case summary

On or about March 19, 2007, CNH imported into Savannah, Georgia 4 excavators that contained diesel nonroad engines. The engines bore Emissions Information Labels that were not permanently affixed and could be removed without destroying or defacing the labels, in violation of 40 CFR 89.110(a)(1). EPA required the manufacturer and certificate holder of the engines (Isuzu) to remove the noncomplying labels and affix complying labels, to conduct a root cause analysis to determine the cause of the violations and undertake corrective action to prevent future violations, and to implement a corrective action compliance plan.

Defendants (1)

• Isuzu Motors Ltd and CNH America LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CNH AMERICA LLC AND ISUZU MOTORS LTD

  700 STATE STREET, RACINE, WI, 53404

  Registry ID: 110030908560

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Isuzu Motors Ltd and CNH America LLCentered 2007-06-28

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $23,750

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2007-06-28Final Order Issued
• 2007-06-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2007-07-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2007-07-25Enforcement Action Closed