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Federal automobile regulators have imposed a fine of $17.35 million on Hyundai after it was found slow to report a safety defect in the braking system of its cars.
In 2012, Hyundai received information that the brake fluid used for the construction of some Genesis vehicles with model years 2009 to 2012 may not prevent corrosion effectively, leading to faulty brake systems.
However, instead of issuing a recall order immediately, Hyundai instead just informed dealers to change the brake fluid used by the affected cars, with no explanation of the consequences of not replacing the brake fluid. The car company also did not reach out to owners of Genesis cars regarding the potential safety risks.
It was not until October of last year when Hyundai issued a recall order for the affected Genesis vehicles.
Read more http://www.techtimes.com/articles/1...ai-17-35-million-fine-for-delay-in-recall.htm
In 2012, Hyundai received information that the brake fluid used for the construction of some Genesis vehicles with model years 2009 to 2012 may not prevent corrosion effectively, leading to faulty brake systems.
However, instead of issuing a recall order immediately, Hyundai instead just informed dealers to change the brake fluid used by the affected cars, with no explanation of the consequences of not replacing the brake fluid. The car company also did not reach out to owners of Genesis cars regarding the potential safety risks.
It was not until October of last year when Hyundai issued a recall order for the affected Genesis vehicles.
Read more http://www.techtimes.com/articles/1...ai-17-35-million-fine-for-delay-in-recall.htm
