U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) issued the following statement regarding Toyota's decision to settle with NHTSA and pay a $16.375 million civil penalty fine:
"NHTSA's $16.375 million civil penalty was firm, but fair given what we have discovered in our investigation of the Toyota recalls. Toyota was wise not to contest the penalty and we will continue to monitor Toyota's response to consumer complaints."