The Transport Ministry took the strictest nonpenal action possible Friday against Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. for failing to report recalls of defective cars and repairing the vehicles without notifying the ministry.
The ministry notified the Tokyo District Court of the decision concerning the Tokyo-based automaker. The court can fine Fuji up to 1.4 million yen, a Transport Ministry official said.
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