Engine maker Cummins Inc. will recall 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with federal and California authorities that also requires the company to remedy environmental damage caused by illegal software that let it skirt diesel emissions tests.
The Department of Justice released new details of a settlement with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. Wednesday that include a mandatory recall of 600,000 Ram trucks, and remedying the environmental damage it caused when it illegally installed emissions control software. The engine manufacturer is accused of trying to cheat on emissions tests and will pay $1.675 billion civil penalty to settle claims, which the AP reported in December, in addition to $325 million on remedies. Officials called the settlement – which is the largest Clear Air Act settlement to date – “landmark,” and vowed to go after any automaker who tries to cheat emissions tests. Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler were also found to have previously done so.
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The Department of Justice released new details of a settlement with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. Wednesday that include a mandatory recall of 600,000 Ram trucks, and remedying the environmental damage it caused when it illegally installed emissions control software. The engine manufacturer is accused of trying to cheat on emissions tests and will pay $1.675 billion civil penalty to settle claims, which the AP reported in December, in addition to $325 million on remedies. Officials called the settlement – which is the largest Clear Air Act settlement to date – “landmark,” and vowed to go after any automaker who tries to cheat emissions tests. Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler were also found to have previously done so.
Engine maker Cummins Inc. will recall 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with federal and California authorities that also requires the company to remedy environmental damage caused by illegal software that let it skirt diesel emissions tests