Federal law stipulates that all costs associated with fixing defective vehicles must be covered by the manufacturer, makes no distinction between parts and labor

The U.S. Department of Justice said in a court filing on Monday that bankrupt electric vehicle maker Fisker's plan to pass on the costs of vehicle recalls to customers is illegal.

The U.S. Department of Justice says bankrupt EV startup Fisker's plan to make owners pay for labor costs related to multiple recalls is illegal, according to a new filing. The DOJ, writing on behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),