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May 11, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): More fines may be coming in the path of the Japanese auto giant, Toyota. It is already undergoing an unpleasant time. Ray LaHood, the American Transportation Secretary, uttered that more fines are probable for Toyota Motor Corp. if additional security infringements are discovered by the American establishment. The American administration is, at present, investigating the time that Toyota took to alert the federal political establishment of the gas pedal crisis.

Last November, Toyota recalled a colossal amount of its automobiles due to the gas pedal dilemma. Initially, the recall was for a floor-mat issue. However, later, it also consisted of malfunctioning of the acceleration systems.

Toyota has already disbursed an enormous $16.4 million to the American government as pecuniary punishment as a consequence of the four-month deferral in informing the powers that be about flawed gas pedals.

LaHood suggested that more fines would be necessary if extra corroborations about safety contraventions are unearthed. He was conversing at Toyota’s headquarters in central Japan after meeting with the carmaker’s president, Akio Toyoda.

LaHood asserted that safety is the number one priority for the American government. The American government will dedicatedly do all that it can to uphold the constitutional laws in America. LaHood praised Toyota for enhancing communication with the myriad American Departments. However, LaHood verbalized that it is yet to be seen if this communication functions effectively at time of the next crisis.