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Honda, Mazda headquarters inspected over vehicle test fraud

The ministry is investigating details of the irregularities and finding out if there is any other wrongdoing. (AFP)
The ministry is investigating details of the irregularities and finding out if there is any other wrongdoing. (AFP)
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10 Jun 2024 03:06:58 GMT9
10 Jun 2024 03:06:58 GMT9

TOKYO: Japan’s transport ministry Monday conducted an on-site inspection of the headquarters of Honda Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp. as part of investigations into vehicle test fraud involving five makers.

The ministry last week searched the head offices of Toyota Motor Corp., Yamaha Motor Co. and Suzuki Motor Corp. after disclosing irregularities committed by the five makers in tests to obtain type approval, which is necessary for mass-production.

The ministry is investigating details of the irregularities and finding out if there is any other wrongdoing.

After completing its investigations, the ministry plans to test 38 affected models to confirm whether they meet standards for type approval.

The ministry is set to lift its shipment suspension order for six models from Toyota, Mazda and Yamaha if they are found to meet the standards.

Honda’s testing irregularities, including fraud in noise testing, affected 22 models, including the Fit, all of which are no longer in production.

At Mazda, five models were affected by irregularities, including the use of doctored software in engine tests. The automaker suspended production and shipments of the Roadster RF and Mazda2.

In February, the ministry instructed 85 manufacturers and importers that had obtained type approval for vehicles and related parts to report any misconduct over the past 10 years after test fraud came to light at Daihatsu Motor Co. and Toyota Industries Corp. last year.

In response, the five makers reported irregularities in the tests to obtain type approval as of the end of May.

JIJI Press

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