A Transportation Department official says Toyota is expected to agree to a fine of more than $US16 million (NZ$22 million) for a four-month delay in telling the government about defective gas pedals on its vehicles.Toyota faces a Monday deadline to accept
A Transportation Department official says Toyota is expected to agree to a fine of more than $US16 million (NZ$22 million) for a four-month delay in telling the government about defective gas pedals on its vehicles.
Toyota faces a Monday deadline to accept or contest a record $US16.4 million fine over evidence it knew about sticking gas pedals in September but did not issue a recall until January.
The Transportation official was not authorised to speak publicly and spoke only on condition of anonymity. The official said Toyota is expected to pay the full amount of the assessed fine and avoid contesting it in court.
AP
