The Federal Government has been fighting to get a $16 million fine from Toyota for the its failure to give notice about the its cars’ discrepancy. The car company wasn’t able to notify the government about its “sticky pedal” for at least 4 months after they were able to detect it. The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would want Toyota to give a fine of $16.4 million to be exact. “We now have proof that Toyota failed to live up to its legal obligations,” said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “Worse yet, they knowingly hid a dangerous defect for months from U.S. officials and did not take action to protect millions of drivers and their families. For those reasons, we are seeking the maximum penalty possible under current laws.” This fine would only for this single mistake and more could be added as the government continues it investigation against the car company. US Seeks a $16 Million Fine Against Toyota is a post from: Daily World Buzz
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US Seeks a $16 Million Fine Against Toyota
