Ford Motor Co. has agreed to pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for delays in issuing a recall and providing accurate recall information. This penalty, announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is the second-largest in the agency's history, with only Takata's fine for faulty air bag inflators being higher.
The NHTSA found that Ford was slow to recall vehicles equipped with defective rearview cameras and failed to provide complete information as required by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act. As part of a consent order with the agency, Ford will pay $65 million in penalties and commit $45 million to ensure compliance with safety regulations. An additional $55 million will be deferred.
