Aftermarket exhaust systems bring $500,000 fine from California air board

2013-06-06 21:07
The California Air Resources Board has fined Santa Fe Springs-based Vance & Hines Performance LLC $500,000 for violations of air quality laws related to the sale of illegal aftermarket motorcycle exhaust systems in the state.

ARB said a late 2012 investigation found that Vance & Hines sold, advertised and offered for sale motorcycle exhaust systems that replaced original emissions-critical components, such as catalytic converters.

California law prohibits the sale, distribution and installation of parts that modify vehicle emissions control systems, unless modifications are proven to neither reduce the effectiveness of those systems nor cause excess emissions.

State officials said Vance & Hines fully cooperated with ARB in the investigation and has implemented a compliance plan for its aftermarket systems.

Funds from the fine will go to the California Air Pollution Control Fund to support air quality research.

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Source: Sacbee

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