Trump Administration Announces Latest Action to Address Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System Complaints

[Jim]

I didn't see where this was posted already so hopefully this is new news.

Trump Administration Announces Latest Action to Address Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System Complaints, Saves American Farmers and Truckers Over $13 Billion Annually | US EPA

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has taken to address nationwide concerns from farmers, truckers, motor coach operators, and other diesel equipment operators regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system failures.

www.epa.gov

 

[Rosy]

I suspect this will have even less effect on what auto manufacturers do than the relaxation of fuel economy requirements did.

 

[Holdmybeer]

It's a change authorizing a software change only which will enable normal to near normal operation for up to 4 wks after a DEF system failure in non farm vehicles and up to 36 hours in farm equipment.
Which will go a long way towards solving the problems farmers are facing today.

 

[Porterhouse]

It's a change authorizing a software change only which will enable normal to near normal operation for up to 4 wks after a DEF system failure in non farm vehicles and up to 36 hours in farm equipment.

The questions I have are, will we be notified by our diesel vehicle suppliers when a software change is available, and how much will they charge to do the reprogramming?

The present situation is untenable for RVers, let alone truckers and farmers. Imagine you are on a thousand-mile trip home, and you get the dreaded 150 miles to limp mode message. That will ruin your day.