Tag Links: fiat, recall, gm, totyota

SHARE THIS ARTICLE

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday it plans to penalize Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, after it found sweeping problems with its recalls. It accused the automaker of misleading the auto safety agency.

Penalties could include hefty fines, an agreement requiring significant auto safety reforms — or even ordering Fiat Chrysler to buy back unrepaired vehicles. The automaker could face fines of $35 million in each of the 23 recalls being investigated if NHTSA determines it failed to meet legal requirements.

NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind told reporters after a public hearing Thursday that he expects to take action against the automaker before the end of July, if not sooner. Asked if he saw any way the automaker could avoid punishment, he said “no.”



Read Article


NHTSA Slams Fiat Chrysler Over Problems With Recalls - Massive Fines To Follow

About the Author

Agent009