Harley-Davidson fined Rp 157 Billion

Washington DC - Harley-Davidson agreed to pay a fine of US $ 12 million or equivalent toRp 157.62 billion, because it violates the Law of the Environment through one device.

Reuters launched, since 2008 and proven Harley had sold devices called `super` tunnels,where the product is currently installed, then sharply increased emissions. 340 thousandunits of tunnels super predictable has been circulating in the market.

The civil suit filed by the US Justice Department, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Own lawsuit filed in federal court in Washington DC, UnitedStates (US).

Harley itself is actually reject being called that they sell illegal devices. Because the itemwas just sold for competition purposes only. Nevertheless, they continue to agree to pay a penalty as a form of good faith.

Pat Sweeney, a spokesman for Harley-Davidson, said that the company has noimmediate details of how many units of tunnels super should be withdrawn and destroyed.They also do not specify how much is the cost.

In addition to fines, Harley was also ordered to stop selling the device starting from 23August. While devices that have been circulating in the market sought withdrawn for destruction.

According to the Ministry of Justice, Harley also will spend $ 3 million on a project that is not directly related to the illegal devices. This money will be used for other air pollution reduction program.

"Given the prominence of Harley-Davidson in the industry, then this is a very significant step," said John Cruden, head of the Justice Department's environmental and natural resources division.