On Monday, a Japanese carmaker that had falsified safety testing for decades stated that it has no plans to start selling cars again anytime soon.
Following revelations of falsified safety test results last year, the Japanese government directed a Toyota subsidiary to cease production of the whole lineup.
According to an assessment, Daihatsu Motor Co. circumvented required safety tests by copying data from one side of the automobiles to the other and by using timers to make sure the airbags were deployed during testing.
Laptops 1000Although there haven’t been any significant mishaps linked to the deception, the revelation has brought severe concerns about Daihatsu’s and Toyota’s corporate control to light.
After additional testing, Japanese regulators approved five of the company’s models on Friday. However, Daihatsu executives stated that their factory will remain closed while they await approval from suppliers.
Corporate manager Keita Ide emphasized that customers felt deceived and stated on Monday, “We face a very tough road ahead in winning back customer trust about safety and security.” According to him, the business is developing a strategy to stop cheating in the future.
Kei cars, or light cars, like the well-liked Daihatsu Tanto “kei,” or little car, are the specialty of Daihatsu. Additionally, it manufactures the hybrid sport-utility Toyota Raize, which is also marketed as the Daihatsu Rocky.
A study including independent specialists discovered 174 instances of fabricated testing impacting numerous models, including automobiles marketed under the Toyota Motor Corp. brand. According to the review, cheating dates back thirty years.
In April of last year, a whistleblower stepped forward, sparking the scandal. Daihatsu has expressed regret and committed to significant changes to its company culture. Soichiro Okudaira, the president of Daihatsu, has linked the deception to pressure on employees to meet deadlines.
Daihatsu stated that, while none have been made public yet, recalls are possible. According to claims in the Japanese media, over 300,000 vehicles are expected to be recalled.
Similar scandals that involved the truck manufacturer Hino and the automaker Toyota Industries Corp., which produces engines, machines, and automobiles, previously shook the Toyota group. This has raised some concerns over Chairman Akio Toyoda’s leadership. Chairman Akio Toyoda is the grandson of Toyota’s founder and a former chief executive.
An editorial in the widely read Sankei Daily questioned the standards of governance at the Toyota Group. “There is a risk to consumer trust in the Toyota brand as a whole, so this matter must be resolved.”
