Chrysler (FCA) Fined for Failing to Recall Unsafe Vehicles. Dodge RAM massive lemon repurchase

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration assessed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC a $105 million civil penalty over the weekend for failing to complete 23 recalls covering more than 11 million vehicles. This is the largest fine ever levied by NHTSA. In a consent order released Sunday, Chrysler admitted to violating federal rules requiring timely recalls and notifications to vehicle owners, dealers and regulators and agreed to oversight by a federal monitor for the next three years.
Fiat Chrysler must also offer to buy back from customers hundreds of thousands of Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles — the biggest such action in U.S. history. It is not clear how many pickups will be subject to the buy-back offer. The automaker sold more than 500,000 vehicles that would theoretically qualify, but only about 193,000 have not yet been repaired, according to quarterly reports the manufacturer files with NHTSA.
Models included in the buy-back offer are certain Ram 1500s from 2009 to 2012; the Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4X4 from 2008; and the Ram 2500 4X4, 3500 4 X4, 4500 4 bX4, and 5500 4X4, all from 2008 through 2012. Also part of the offer are 2009 Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango SUVs and the Dodge Dakota pickup from 2009 through 2011.