EPA v. Snyder Computer Systems d/b/a Wildfire Motors

Case summary

This case addresses alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Sixty-Six (66) Wildfire Model WFB150-Q2 Off-Road All Terrain Vehicles, formerly known as Snyder Computer Systems d/b/a Wildfire Motors (Wildfire), an Ohio corporation headquartered in Steubenville. Wildfire imports and sells highway motorcycles and scooters, recreational vehicles, and small gasoline-powered equipment, all manufactured in China. During the period from May 2009 – June 2010, Wildfire imported 6,280 uncertified vehicles and equipment. These vehicles were uncertified due to discrepancies between information disclosed in Wildfire’s certification application and their actual design or configuration; specifically: (1) vehicle or equipment weight; (2) the engine displacement size; (3) missing catalyst; (4) different manufacturer; and (5) lack of disclosure (or full disclosure) of adjustable parameters. Under the settlement, Wildfire forfeited the 2,072 vehicles and pieces of equipment which had been seized by United States Customs and Border Patrol.

Defendants (1)

• THIRTY-SIX (36) 300CC ON ROAD SCOOTERS, MODEL (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WILDFIRE MOTORS

  11 TECHNOLOGY WAY, STEUBENVILLE, OH, 43952

  Registry ID: 110039165239

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Snyder Computer Systems d/b/a Wildfire Motorsentered 2013-12-24

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2011-04-21Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2011-07-15Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-12-24Complaint Filed With Court
• 2013-12-24Final Order Lodged
• 2013-12-24Final Order Entered
• 2014-01-14Enforcement Action Closed