Fiat Chrysler fined $105m for safety violations - Manufacturer.com

The expected fine is in response to Fiat Chrysler’s handling of 23 recalls involving 11 million vehicles, and is set to be imposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after a probe into the car manufacturer’s safety and... Chrysler agreed to pay a $70m cash fine as part of the settlement, and will also pay an additional $20m to meet performance requirements in regards to fixing drivers vehicles by offering cash incentives to owners. As well, owners of Jeep Liberty models from 2002-2007 or a Grand Cherokee model from the years 1999 -2004 can also receive the gift card to have their SUV’s fixed. Owners of several models of Dodge and Ram trucks will also have the option to sell their vehicle back to Fiat Chrysler if their vehicles were recalled for defective suspension parts and have not yet been repaired. In addition to the cash fine and owner incentives, the company could also face another $15m in penalties if an independent monitor finds additional violations of US auto safety laws, or it decides that Chrysler has violated the terms of its... Source: www.themanufacturer.com