General Motors may be fined $ 1.2 billion

The US Justice Department accuses automobile concern General Motors for misrepresenting the defect in the ignition system that caused the death of 104 people. For these actions the company General Motors may be required to pay a fine of more than $ 1.2 billion, reports citing its sources The New York Times.

Fault in ignition system lead to arbitrary stops the engine while driving, causing a failure in the braking system or disable safety devices. The first fatal crashes that could occur due to these hidden defects, has taken place in the 1990s. However, large-scale reviews of cars with faulty ignition system the company began in February 2014.