Cummins Agrees to Record $2 Billion Deal Over Emissions Cheating

Engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. agreed to pay a $1.675 billion penalty to settle claims that it installed emissions defeat devices on hundreds of thousands of RAM pickup truck engines, according to proposed settlements with California and the federal government that were filed in federal court Wednesday.

Under the accord, Cummins must complete a nationwide vehicle recall to repair and replace the engine control software, perform projects to mitigate excess nitrogen oxides that were emitted from the vehicles, and implement new procedures to prevent future emissions cheating.

The proposed settlement is the largest civil penalty secured under the Clean Air Act, ...