Ford failed to comply with vehicle recall rules, must pay up to $165M, feds say
“A more active regime around civil penalties and enforcement, as well as larger amounts to punish violations, would go a long way towards making automakers prioritize safety,” Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, told the Free Press at the time.
By Matthew Dolan
November 14, 2024
Ford Motor Co. will have to pay up to $165 million for failing to comply with federal recall requirements, the nation’s governmental safety agency for cars and trucks announced Thursday.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Ford failed to recall defective rearview cameras in a timely manner and also failed to provide accurate and complete recall information as required under federal law.
NHTSA agreed to a consent order, or settlement, with Ford, which includes a civil penalty of up to $165 million — the second-largest civil penalty issued in agency history after fines related to defective Takata airbags. The agency also required Ford to start a broad look back at all of its vehicle recalls over the last three years to make sure the automaker covered the right number of affected cars and trucks, and if not, expand the scope of recalls to include more vehicles.
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