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Stellantis has been hit with another odor violation at its Detroit Assembly Complex on Mack Avenue, marking the sixth time in a year that state regulators have flagged the Jeep plant for air pollution.

The assembly and paint complex on the city’s east side was cited Tuesday for “nuisance odors” recorded by inspectors Sept. 30, according to the violation notice from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.

“During the investigation … (Air Quality Division) staff observed persistent and objectionable paint/solvent and chemical odors of moderate intensity (Level 3) impacting residential areas downwind of the facility,” the notice said.

According to investigators, the odors were of “sufficient intensity, duration, and frequency” to constitute an “unreasonable interference with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property.”

Stellantis said it is investigating the incident.

“Stellantis has been implementing corrective actions related to our Mack Assembly Plant as submitted to EGLE earlier this year,” spokeswoman Jodi Tinson told Crain’s in an email. “We are investigating this recent incident and will work with EGLE to address this issue in a timely manner.” read more

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