Two words. Ford Pinto
History lesson.
In the 70's Ford built a compact car called the Pinto.
After a few fatalities, it was discoved that if hit from behind while an indicator was on, the vehicle would explode.
This was due to the blinker being adjacent the fuel tank. Fire plus fuel vapor etc.
The problem was that Ford did the "numbers" (Edward Norton in fight club style) and chose to pay out damages as opposed to fixing the problem.
They effectively put a price on people lives.
End History lesson