Toyota faces largest civil penalty ever issued to automaker, car lots abound with dummies
The government proposed an unprecedented fine of $16.4 million dollars against Toyota, accusing the automaker of hiding a " dangerous defect " from regulators. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the penalties the government is planning to levy against Toyota for faulty gas pedals that have led to a recall for millions of the company’s vehicles, including such popular models as Camry and Corolla. LaHood stated that documents obtained from Toyota show that the company was aware of the problem with the sticking gas pedals for several months before it issued a recall. This problem impacted 2.3 million vehicles. " We now have proof that Toyota failed to live up to its legal obligations," LaHood said in an official statement. " Worse yet, they knowingly hid a dangerous defect for months from U.S. officials and did not take action to protect millions of drivers and their families ." Secretary LaHood Announces DOT is Seeking Maximum Civil Penalty from