GM facing 35M fine!

[Perrysburg_Dodg]

Do to GM's slow response they are looking at not only fines from the Feds but big lawsuits from the families of the 13 people killed in the crashes. Seems like they are trying to blame to owners in this.

GM previously said the weight on the key ring, road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the "run" position, turning off the engine and most of the car's electrical components.

NHTSA urged owners to follow GM's recommendation to "use only the ignition key with nothing else on the key ring" when operating the vehicle and seek the repair as soon as replacement parts become available. GM said the initial replacement parts will be available in early April.

So what bean counter figured it was cost effective to ignore the problem? Looks like GM's new CEO is going to have her hands full.

Link to the story

Don

[ExxWhy]

This all sounds like a business decision to me. Just like ANY big business makes every day. Sometimes, like this case it doesn't work out. Most of the time it does and the company profits.

Doesn't matter what company. It's kinda like saying so and so politician is corrupt. Well yeah!!! Fill in any name above the rank of township trustee and it's true.

Perhaps I am too cynical.......

[FishOnOne]

45Ricochet wrote:
Hey Ted Nugent and Troy are from the same state. Who knows who we're talking to here :E Go ahead kick my dog while your at it...

Atta boy Rick... You sound like a Piers Morgan fan boy! :W

Ricks Buddy

[FishOnOne]

Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
Not trying to yank anyone's chain including your nany state! :W

Wow trying for shock posts there Troy? Got to say between you and TravelNutz you both need to call for a doctors appointment and get some couch time.

Don

Funny you say that.... Your nany state and your couch time is part of your problem.

[45Ricochet]

Hey Ted Nugent and Troy are from the same state. Who knows who we're talking to here :E Go ahead kick my dog while your at it...

[Perrysburg_Dodg]

FishOnOne wrote:
Not trying to yank anyone's chain including your nany state! :W

Wow trying for shock posts there Troy? Got to say between you and TravelNutz you both need to call for a doctors appointment and get some couch time.

Don

[Hannibal]

FishOnOne wrote:
Not trying to yank anyone's chain including your nany state! :W

Our nanny state is a right to work state. Blaming the employees for short sighted mismanagement of any company just shows you to be ignorant.

[FishOnOne]

Not trying to yank anyone's chain including your nany state! :W

[Hannibal]

FishOnOne wrote:


The problem with any union is they're a parasite to any industry they can sink their claws into! The auto industry is a prime example. :W

You're totally clueless aren't you. Even my Prius was union made. No union contract has ever existed without management's signature.

[Perrysburg_Dodg]

Ramboy Mark? Really, I didn't disrespect you so way are you disrespecting me. You say your offended by Troy's post but did you see the winky my guess is he is trying to yank my chain.

Sorry but this was not a slam GM post, you won't find me dissing GM never have and never will. My Father gave them 35? years of his life working at Toledo Power Train. I happen to like GM and this was not a slam post despite what you or anyone else thinks. But whatever makes you happy.

Don

[MARK_VANDERBENT]

WOW!!! fish !! I am 20 years in the IBEW and take huge offence to your comment!!!!!!!!! My Dad and grandpa would too !!!! You are clueless !!!! for that comment.

[FishOnOne]

Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:

tgr2975 wrote:
Perhaps the UAW can pay the fine with all the equity they were given as part of the takeover.

What tne hell are you talking about?
Firstly the UAW has nothing to do with when or if a recall is issued.
Secondly they will be paying part of it just like every share holder.

So whats your problem with the UAW?

Don

The problem with any union is they're a parasite to any industry they can sink their claws into! The auto industry is a prime example. :W

[MARK_VANDERBENT]

Hey ramboy!! We talk trucks and suvs you slammin GM about cars is just you trying to instigate.

[Perrysburg_Dodg]

Miles Away wrote:
Did anyone else out there notice that all these negative comments are coming from non GM owners? What a bunch of cry babies. Where were they when their favorite vehicle manfacture was having issues?

Only two people posted anything negative about GM/UAW the rest have not slamed GM. My post about their past history is not a slam, its a fact.

Don

[45Ricochet]

> Tow Vehicles
If you're wondering about SUVs, pickups and autos, this forum is for you

Just sayin....