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18 May 2026 Volvo Group North America, LLCVolvo Group North America: settlement of around 197 million USD over undisclosed emission control devices USA, CAEmissions and permits €168.7m

Around 10,000 heavy-duty Volvo diesel engines from model years 2010 to 2016 used auxiliary emission control devices (AECDs) that were not disclosed during certification and emitted more NOx than permitted. The settlement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) comprises 17.5 million USD in penalties and costs, 71 million USD for mitigation measures and 108 million USD for emission reduction projects in California.

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Every emissions-relevant control function must be fully disclosed in the certification application; otherwise high settlement payments may follow years later.

Authority / court: California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Area of law: Environment and sustainability · Emissions and permits
Legal basis: Kalifornische Emissions- und Zertifizierungsvorschriften für schwere Nutzfahrzeugmotoren
Action: Fine
Status of proceedings: final
Sector: Automotive
Employees: 10,000 or more
Mitigating circumstances: Cooperation during the investigation; recall and extended warranty for engines from model years 2014 to 2016.
Published: 18 May 2026

Original amount 196,500,000 USD, converted at the ECB reference rate of 18 May 2026.

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California settles certification and emissions violations case with Volvo Group North America, LLC for nearly $197 million Press release of an authority

Checked against the official source on 25 Sep 2026 · Direct link

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