Ford failed to comply with vehicle recall rules, must pay up to $165M, feds say
Posted: Nov 15, 2024
- Ford must pay up to $165 million for failing to comply with federal recall requirements
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found Ford failed to recall defective rearview cameras in a timely manner
- Ford agreed to a consent order with NHTSA, including a civil penalty and a broad look back at all vehicle recalls over the last three years
- Ford is required to make improvements in its internal vehicle recall operations
- Investigation showed automakers are not making sufficient progress in repairing older vehicles with safety problems
- Ford must develop new data systems and a test lab to improve compliance
- Quarterly meetings will be held to track Ford's progress and compliance
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