Stellantis North America controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
FCA US fined $30 million
Fine or penalty
A federal judge fined FCA US $30 million after the automaker admitted paying off United Auto Workers leaders to try to win concessions in negotiations covering factory workers. The judge also sentenced FCA US to three years' probation and ordered an independent compliance monitor.
Source excerpt
U.S. District Court Judge Paul Borman also sentenced FCA US to three years’ probation and ordered an independent compliance monitor.
A federal judge fined FCA US $30 million on Tuesday after the automaker admitted that it paid off United Auto Workers leaders to try to win concessions in negotiations covering thousands of factory workers.
2019
FCA Settles SEC Case and Pays $40 Million Fine
Fine or penalty
In a controversy involving Stellantis North America, the SEC found that FCA violated anti-fraud and reporting provisions in connection with false vehicle-sales figures. FCA and FCA US settled the matter without admitting or denying guilt and paid a $40 million fine. The case concerned the accuracy of reported sales data rather than any product defect. The settlement resolved the SEC's claims without an admission or denial of the findings.
Company response
Remediation — FCA
The automaker added they have "reviewed and refined its policies and procedures and is committed to maintaining strong controls regarding its sales reporting."
Source excerpt
Following a lengthy investigation, the SEC found the company violated anti-fraud provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as record keeping and reporting provisions of the Exchange Act. FCA and FCA US decided to settle the issue, without admitting or denying guilt, by paying the $40 (£32 / €36) million fine.