US regulators fine Fiat Chrysler record $105m

By Reuters, Washington
27 July 2015, 18:00 PM
UPDATED 28 July 2015, 00:00 AM
The US auto safety watchdog, toughening its stance against manufacturer defects, announced on Sunday a record $105 million in fines

The US auto safety watchdog, toughening its stance against manufacturer defects, announced on Sunday a record $105 million in fines against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV over lapses in safety recalls involving millions of vehicles. The Italian-US automaker's consent agreement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contains an unprecedented buyback option covering hundreds of thousands of vehicles.