Harley-Davidson will pay $12 million to settle dispute with EPA over pollutant emissions

Harley-Davidson is willing to pay a $12 million fine after being accused that the emission level of its motorcycles is too high. The US environmental authorities slammed the legendary American company for illegally selling aftermarket equipment that enhance the power of the engine but the emissions as well, informs Reuters. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says Harley violated the law because the equipment in question have been used on public roads.

The agreement settles thus the dispute triggered by the US authorities who accused Harley of selling 340,000 super tuners from 2008 until now. Such super tuners cause the motorbikes to release pollutants above the levels certified by the EPA.

Harley-Davidson argues that these super tuners were used only in closed circuit competitions and not on public roads, but the Environmental Agency disagreed and banned the company from selling these devices.

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Furthermore, the US Justice Department forced Harley to undertake a $3 million environmental project to reduce pollution.

“Harley’s settlement is an essential step forward to stop the sale of illegal after-market defeat devices used on public roads that threaten the air we breathe,” said a government official.