Recalls play a very important role in safety but what happens if an automaker delays notifying the owners of the affected vehicles? This is what happened with Hyundai Auto Canada which – according to the Canadian Minister of Transport – pleaded guilty to six different counts of criminal charges of violating the country’s Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Canada‘s Transport Minister, Omar Alghabra, said: “It is alarming that Hyundai failed to notify vehicle owners of a recall in a timely manner on six different occasions, which is why Transport Canada pursued criminal charges against the company. ”, adding “We expect all vehicle manufacturers to abide by the law, and Transport Canada will not hesitate to act when safety has been compromised