Awaiting NHTSA’s CAFE Recall (National Review, 02.03.10)

Posted by hpayne on February 3, 2010

Detroit – According to news reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering imposing civil penalties on Toyota for failing to report defects in its accelerator pedals that have resulted in an estimated 19 fatalities over the last decade.


“Since questions were first raised about possible safety defects, we have been pushing Toyota to take measures to protect consumers,” said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.


No word yet on whether Mr. LaHood is considering action against Congress for CAFE fuel-efficiency mandates that have cost an estimated 3,000 lives over the last ten years.

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