A federal investigation found that Ford failed to recall vehicles with defective rearview cameras in ...
[+] a timely manner and provide accurate and complete recall information required by law. Ford Motor Company was issued a civil penalty of $165 million for failing to comply with federal vehicle recall requirements. The consent order was announced on Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the second-largest civil penalty in its 54-year history.
(The Takata airbag consent order was the largest.) “Timely and accurate recalls are critical to keeping everyone safe on our roads,” Sophie Shulman, NHTSA deputy administrator, said in a statement. “NHTSA is committed to ensuring manufacturers comply with the laws designed to keep our roads safe.
When manufacturers fail to prioritize the safety of the American public and meet their obligations under federal law, NHTSA will hold them accountable.” The action is in response to an investigation that found the company failed to recall vehicles with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner, the federal agency said, and failed to provide accurate and complete recall information required by law. The provisions of the order were designed to improve Ford’s adherence to federal regulations and to require that the motor company implement a wide range of measures to improve safety and efficiency.
These include: working with an independent third party to monitor performance obligations and complian.
