EPA v. Forest River

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Forest River, Inc. ( Forest River ), which manufactures, among other things, motorhomes, travel trailers and coaches. On July 22, 2015, Forest River disclosed to EPA that that in 2014 and 2015 it had sold 400 vehicles which exceeded the certified curb weight for the vehicles. As part of the settlement with EPA, Forest River paid a $130,000 civil penalty to the US Treasury and to re-label the non-conforming vehicles.

Defendants (1)

• Forest River, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FOREST RIVER INCORPORATED

  55470 CR 1, ELKHART, IN, 46515

  Registry ID: 110058651944

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Forest Riverentered 2015-09-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $130,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

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