Interpretation ID: aiam1329

Car Credit Corporation, 7600 Southwestern Ave., Chicago, IL; Car Credit Corporation
7600 Southwestern Ave.
Chicago
IL;

Dear Sirs: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received complaint from Mr. Stanley Pops of South Forest Street, Chicago, Illinois, that a 1967 Chrysler may have been sold to him with an altered odometer and an incomplete odometer disclosure statement.; This agency administers the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Saving Act which prohibits the alteration, disconnection, or resetting of odometers and requires a transferor to make a mileage disclosure statement that conforms to Part 580, Odometer Disclosure Requirements. Copies of the law and regulation are enclosed. Under the law, Mr. Pops may have a civil action for damages of $1,500 or more and attorney's fees.; The U.S. Attorney General is authorized to seek injunctive relie against persons who violate the Act. If we receive continued indications of odometer tampering by the Car Credit Corporation, we will ask the U.S. Attorney to investigate the matter and to take appropriate action.; Sincerely, Lawrence R. Schneider, Chief Counsel