EPA v. Winnebago Industries

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Winnebago Industries, Inc. ( Winnebago ), which manufactures, among other things, motorhomes, travel trailers and coaches. On July 22, 2015, Winebago disclosed to EPA that that in 2014 and 2015 it had sold 852 vehicles which exceeded the certified curb weight for the vehicles. As part of the settlement with EPA, Forest River paid a $237,000 civil penalty to the US Treasury and to re-label the non-conforming vehicles.

Defendants (1)

• Winnebago Industries, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED

  605 CRYSTAL LAKE RD, FOREST CITY, IA, 504360000

  Registry ID: 110000833162

• WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED

  605 CRYSTAL LAKE RD, FOREST CITY, IA, 504360000

  Registry ID: 110000833162

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Winnebago Industriesentered 2015-09-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $237,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-09-30Final Order Issued
• 2015-10-05Enforcement Action Data Entered