NHTSA Fines APC $650,000
The Center for Auto Safety is the nation’s premier independent, member driven, non-profit consumer advocacy organization dedicated to improving vehicle safety, quality, and fuel economy on behalf of all drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
On April 22, 2003 NHTSA and American Products Company (APC) entered into a settlement agreement of $650,000 related to APC lamp assemblies’ failure to conform to FMVSS 108, APC’s failure to provide the requisite notifications in regard to these assemblies, and APC’s failure to provide full and accurate responses to NHTSA information requests.