US Department of Transportation is smoking crack

[Mill]

Biggest WTF moment of my life, perhaps. I had received notice of a certified letter the other day, but I didn't go get it immediately. My mother had received one from the GOP as of late, and since we've both been donors in the past I just assumed it was a letter from the GOP. Wrong.

I received a letter from the NHTSA that stated I -- or my company -- was not in compliance with the TREAD Act (Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act). Apparently -- unbeknowst to me -- I was manufacturing over 500 cars a year and not giving the government recall data or results of my crash tests. I was ordered to cease and desist immediately.

Quoted from the letter: "Failure to comply with the TREAD Act will expose you to monetary penalties and other enforcement."

This was addressed to my correct name AND address. I was told to advise them in writing if I disagreed with their "investigation and findings."

I called and talked to some loon who promised to investigate and try to get things fixed. How fvcking absurd is this? No wonder we can't get Bin Laden. They can't even realize that a 23 year old college student is not a major car manufacturer. Idiots.

 

[91TTZ]

Listen dude, stop breaking the law. You can't complain if you're engaging in illegal activities.

And stop producing hundreds of cars from scratch in your free time.

 

[Jassi]

Did you put your name and fake company down for a freebie or something? What was the company's name? Did it ring any bells?

 

[Ayah]

... That's is... Retarded. Thank god I don't live in the US.

 

[Steve]

500 cars a year is not a major car manufacturer, is it?

 

[George P Burdell]

follow up your phone call with a written letter.

 

[Manuwell]

500 cars a year ? Man, you work hard !

 

[Triumph]

Do you have any in red?

 

[Mill]

Originally posted by: Jassi
Did you put your name and fake company down for a freebie or something? What was the company's name? Did it ring any bells?

No company name was listed. Just my real name. It is about an 8 page letter listing what I am doing wrong and how to "fix" the problems.

 

[CycloWizard]

They found your secret Matchbox® sweat shop!

 

[A5]

Originally posted by: Ayah
... That's is... Retarded. Thank god I don't live in the US.

Dumb bureaucrats are everywhere.

 

[Squisher]

Let me crash your car, please.

Free, no charge.

 

[everman]

Perhaps they're referring to the chop-shop you run?

 

[DannyLove]

LOL this is pretty funny, try and resolve the situation, if not, get a lawyer. Pretty ridiculous if you ask me

 

[Born2bwire]

Originally posted by: CycloWizard
They found your secret Matchbox® sweat shop!

Ahahah.

 

[mugs]

Did you import your car? That might have something to do with the confusion.

 

[episodic]

Letter posted in jpeg format?

 

[BobDaMenkey]

I would like to place an order for one dozen automobiles from your fine compny. Please send me the bill. I will send you a sertified cashiers check for the amount plus extra so my escrow company will be able to ship the automobiles to me in Nigeria.

 

[Mill]

Originally posted by: mugs
Did you import your car? That might have something to do with the confusion.

My car came from Europe, yes, but it was imported by the manufacturer. I simply drove it while abroad.

I, too, think that might have something to do with it, although I can't fathom how. They are alleging that I MAKE cars and the TREAD Act doesn't seem to have anything to do with importation.

 

[bctbct]

let me guess they took your social security and mothers maiden to verify your identity.

 

[Sqube]

So... are you going to stop manufacturing or are you going to try and fight it?

 

[maziwanka]

man. that is hilarious.

BUT i would try to investigate to try to see why it was directly at you. that is very interesting

 

[Steve]

You should take this ball and run with it. Reply with a letter demonstrating how you have begun compliance as directed. Include pictures.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Mill

Originally posted by: Jassi
Did you put your name and fake company down for a freebie or something? What was the company's name? Did it ring any bells?

No company name was listed. Just my real name. It is about an 8 page letter listing what I am doing wrong and how to "fix" the problems.

Fix the problems.

So what is the mpg of your cars?

 

[everman]

Write a letter back to them saying that you've been trying to do this but none of your crash test employees have actually managed to survive yet.