Toyota receives maximum fine. $16M

""Toyota faces $16M fine, accused of hiding defect
By KEN THOMAS [[AP) – 25 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — The government is seeking to fine Toyota a record $16.4 million, accusing the Japanese auto giant of hiding a "dangerous defect" in its slow reporting of faulty gas pedals that have been blamed for unintended sudden accelerations and motorists' deaths.
The proposed fine, announced Monday by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, is the most the government could levy for the sticking gas pedals that have led Toyota to recall millions of vehicles. There could be further penalties under continuing federal investigations, and Toyota also faces private lawsuits seeking many millions more.
Toyota Motor Corp. has recalled more than 6 million vehicles in the U.S., and more than 8 million worldwide, because of acceleration problems in multiple models and braking issues in the Prius hybrid.
Documents obtained from the Japanese automaker show that Toyota knew of the problem with the sticking gas pedals in late September but did not issue a recall until late January, LaHood said. The sticking pedals involved 2.3 million vehicles.


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That's what they get for not addressing the problem. Trying to sweep it under the rug.

Sheep who like the brand will continue to make excuses and buy their vehicles and nothing will change.

I'm afraid you're right. Would be something if the Gov ordered them off the road, until repaired.