On Friday, Might 19, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) introduced that it had discovered wrongdoing within the certification procedures for the facet impression collision checks (UN-R135) of Daihatsu ROCKY HEVs and Toyota RAIZE HEVs for the home market. Shipments and gross sales of these autos have been suspended as of the identical day.

We sincerely apologize for any concern and inconvenience this may occasionally have brought on to all related events, together with prospects.

Daihatsu has voluntarily performed an in-house collision check to substantiate the security efficiency of the Toyota RAIZE HEV. The check was performed to deal with the security considerations of shoppers who use the mannequin. We wish to report the outcomes as follows

I. Outcomes of the in-house driver’s seat facet collision check

1) Date and placement

Date: Wednesday, Might 24

Location: Daihatsu Shiga Technical Heart

2) Define

Function: To substantiate the security of a car when it collides with a utility pole from the facet.

Overview: The facet of a car was crashed right into a utility-type pole at a pace of 32 km/h. The next three objects have been confirmed.

1. If the occupant impression (damage worth) meets authorized requirements
2. If the door doesn’t dislodge or launch
3. If the quantity of gasoline leakage is under a sure worth

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3) Take a look at outcomes

The next outcomes meet regulatory security requirements.

II. Actions going ahead

The check performed presently is a Daihatsu in-house check and has not been confirmed by the certification authority. The mandatory procedures for cargo and gross sales resumption of the Toyota RAIZE shall be applied, akin to conducting checks within the presence of certification authorities and confirming different certification objects in session with the authorities.

On Friday, Might 12, the highest administration of every group firm gathered to debate the “Toyota Group’s dedication to dealing with manufacturing with sincerity” and renewed recognition of this aim.

We’re at present working with all corporations, to re-examine our previous governance construction, together with our personal, and have begun a radical evaluation.

We view this case not as a person or office subject, however somewhat a company-wide subject the place a person or office was pressured to commit a wrongdoing. Along with Daihatsu, we’re dedicated to listening to the voices of these on the entrance strains and thoroughly responding to the scenario.