Are civil penalties for companies failing to report problems severe enough?
No, they’re not. The highest civil penalty we have now is less than $1 million. We’re looking to increase those. We’re trying to take it to $4 million. We’ve already requested that of Congress. Q: Why hasn’t the NHTSA gone to court to force a wider recall? A: We do not direct a mandatory recall until we have completed the investigatory process. For the first time, we felt we had strong enough evidence that we thought we could not go into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year [Labor Day] without warning the American people…. Last week, the staff met with Firestone at my direction and recommended a widened recall, giving them a limited period of time to make a decision, and they chose not to widen the recall. Q: How long will it take to complete your investigation? A: An investigation can take up to 16 months. In this case, this is a top priority, and we are expediting this investigation and hope to complete it within six months. Q: What can Congress do to make your job easier
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