NHTSA Seeking Maximum Civil Penalties Against Toyota

In an announcement dated April 5 from Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood through the news arm of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the announcement was made that NHTSA will be seeking the maximum civil penalties of $16.375 million against Toyota. The penalty stems from Toyota failing to notify NHTSA for at least four months of the dangerous sticky pedals that have led to a number of automobile accidents. This would be the largest penalty ever accessed by NHTSA against any auto maker.

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