EPA v. Fiat Powertrain Technologies of North America

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Fiat Powertrain Technologies of North America, Inc., (Fiat) a Delaware corporation. Fiat, a subsidiary of Fiat S.p.A, is a motor vehicle supplies and parts wholesaler. Between February and December 2007, Fiat imported 48 marine diesel engines which were not covered by EPA issued certificates of conformity as required by 40 C.F.R. § 94.11 03(a)(1)(ii). Four of the Subject Engines were sold and distributed to ultimate purchasers and one of the engines remains in the United States as a non-operative display engine. As part of the settlement with EPA, Fiat has agreed to pay a $67,000 civil penalty to the US Treasury. Fiat also will send a letter (Manufacturer Letter) to each owner of the four engines that were sold to ultimate purchasers in the United States notifying them that the label on the engine contains incorrect information in that the engine was not covered by a certificate of conformity and must provide information on how to contact the manufacturer. The Manufacturer Letter must also indicate that the emissions-related parts of each engine are covered by the warranty required by the Act which runs for five years or 300 hours of operation from the date of first purchase, whichever occurs first.

Defendants (1)

• Fiat Powertrain Technologies of North AmericaNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FIAT POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGIES OF NORTH AMERICA

  245 E NORTH AVE, CAROL STREAM, IL, 60188

  Registry ID: 110009364455

Statutes cited

• CAA 203 — Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines
• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Fiat Powertrain Technologies of North Americaentered 2013-01-02

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $67,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2013-01-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-01-02Final Order Issued
• 2013-01-25Enforcement Action Data Entered