The firm added that the new system also needed to be installed while cars were being built in the factory - meaning it would have to beorderedup front - and it would be limited to seven out of 11 models in the company's current line-up.
Franco ordered the incident to be covered up, though neither Don Juan nor his son denied subsequent claims that Juan Carlos's finger was on the trigger when the fatal shot was fired.
The problems began when a Belgian appeal-court ruling froze the BNP sale and ordered that shareholders be given a proper say in the break-up of the bank.
No production from the mine is expected this year after the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration ordered the Silver Shaft to be closed for removal of built-up sand and concrete material.