Government gives GM megaboete of 25.5 million euro

Posted on 16-05-2014 at 17:46 by JordyS – 12 Comments”

General Motors thought for years to get away with its faulty ignition switches are, but this is now twice as hard to get caught by the American government. The car maker should be a fine of € 25.5 million to pay.

GM called earlier this year, two million cars due to a problem with the ignition switch. That may not have working airbags or solidified cars lead. GM was already aware of, but emerged in the eyes of the U. S. Department of Transportation, much too late in action. The problems are linked to thirteen fatalities. Marry Barra, GM’s new female ceo, says the problems would like to address and aims of GM the safest manufacturer in the world.

The Americans come there, nevertheless, not from the penalty of 25.5 million euro, but are also closely monitored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Act this recall is not good, then possible re-actions. If the U. S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is his department the option of fines higher than € 25.5 million. He wants the maximum deduction amount increased to 220 million euros.

GM is already a while in the corner where the blows fall, but has himself to thank. Not only the ignition switches are display defects. This week came to a out of that 2.7 million other models back to the garage. In which cars can by vibration space formed by the protective caps. That causes rust and eventually may also have defective lighting.