WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today commented on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s fine of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for not reporting safety data required under the TREAD Act.
“Improving vehicle safety for American drivers, in a constantly evolving technological world, is a steadfast responsibility of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Whether the TREAD Act in 2000, or the recently passed highway bill, we are committed to advancing commonsense proposals that save lives," said Upton and Burgess. “We cannot keep having companies fail in their reporting requirements. That is one of the reasons Congress just increased the maximum fine for violations. We are confident that NHTSA, Fiat Chrysler, and all automakers will continue moving forward to better protect consumers and families on the road."
Background
Upton authored the TREAD Act to increase safety-reporting requirements following the Ford-Firestone tire issues in 2000. Additionally, the Energy and Commerce Committee recently championed improvements to the vehicle safety recall process and reforms to modernize NHTSA that were included in the highway bill signed into law last week.
