In announcing a $1.2 billion settlement with Toyota Motor Corp. last week, Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. took the opportunity to warn other automakers against the consequences of failing to report defects that lead to recalls.

“Other car companies should not repeat Toyota’s mistake,” Holder said. “A recall may damage a company’s reputation, but deceiving your customers makes that damage far more ­lasting.”

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