Fiat Chrysler Will Pay $150M, Largest Ever NHTSA Penalty
Acknowledging violations of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act’s requirements to repair safety defects, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has agreed to a $105 million civil penalty, the largest ever imposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The automaker agreed to an independent monitor, approved by the NHTSA and in place for ...
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