--- title: "Stellantis Must Pay $4.2M for Diesel Emissions Defeat Devices on ProMaster Work Vans" date: "2024-12-27" modified: "2024-12-27" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/stellantis-must-pay-4-2m-for-diesel-emissions-defeat-devices-on-promaster-work-vans" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "RAM News" - "Stellantis News" tags: - "ram" - "Van" --- # Stellantis Must Pay $4.2M for Diesel Emissions Defeat Devices on ProMaster Work Vans ![]() *Stellantis* In case you haven't been paying attention, Volkswagen is no longer the only auto manufacturer associated with diesel emissions defeat devices. Far from it, actually. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have been reaching settlements up to a billion dollars—yes, really—and there's yet another to add to the list. It's [Stellantis]() this time, and it's required to pay a $4.2 million settlement for violating CARB emissions regulations with its diesel-powered [ProMaster]() work vans. According to *[Reuters]()*, Stellantis agreed to the settlement after an "unapproved device" was found on 2014-2016 ProMaster 1500, 2500, and 2500 vans with 3.0-liter diesel engines. The device was allegedly installed to turn off emissions control systems during normal driving in the wild, turning them back on during emissions testing. This resulted in an estimated 55 tons of extra nitrogen oxides pumped into the air. Stellantis didn't respond to *The Drive's* request for comment at the time of publishing but we'll update this story when we get one. ![]() **Stellantis** “CARB’s robust compliance testing ensures that auto manufacturers sell the exact vehicles that received certification for sale within California, without alterations made to skirt the state’s regulations and release excess emissions that harm air quality and public health,” [said CARB Executive Officer Dr. Steven Cliff](). The money will go to two places, with more than $2 million destined for California's Air Pollution Control Fund as a civil penalty. The leftover $2.1 million helps to fund a project that provides incentives for cargo ships to slow down in areas during peak whale and ozone seasons, benefiting both the air and wildlife. This isn't the first time Stellantis has been in trouble for emissions cheating. Hell, it isn't even the first time this decade. In 2022, Stellantis [pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy]() to cheat diesel emissions regulations on Grand Cherokees and Ram trucks, paying a hefty $300 million fine. By comparison, this recent settlement with CARB is a drop in the bucket. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()