EPA v. Keller Tire and Service Center

Case summary

Keller Tire & Service Center installed an aftermarket catalytic converter on a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta that was still under the Volkswagen emissions warranty. The aftermarket catalytic converter was not equivalent to the original manufacturer’s converter and furthermore the installation did not comply with EPA’s policy for “Sale and Use of Aftermarket Catalytic Converters”, which disallows use of aftermarket catalytic converters within the emissions warranty period. As a result, the company is liable for 1 violation of Section 203(a)(3) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7522(a)(3).

Defendants (1)

• Keller Tire & Service (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• KELLER TIRE AND SERVICE CO

  248 KELLER PKWY, KELLER, TX, 76248

  Registry ID: 110037948825

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Keller Tire and Service Centerentered 2009-11-20

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2009-11-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2009-11-20Final Order Issued
• 2009-11-20Enforcement Action Closed
• 2010-03-08Enforcement Action Data Entered