Japan launches on-site investigation at Toyota headquarters over certification irregularities
File photo of the Toyota logo.
Japan's transport ministry on Tuesday (June 4) launched an on-site investigation at Toyota's headquarters after irregularities were found in its applications to certify certain models.
A report by the news agency Reuters said that the widening fallout over vehicle certification tests stemfrom a safety test scandal atToyota's Daihatsu compact car unit and has spread to other Japanese automakers.
Shares of Toyota down 1.1%
However, Toyota was the only automaker to undergo an on-site inspection. On Monday, the transport ministry had announced plans to carry out the investigation when it said thatToyota, Mazda, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha Motor were found to have submitted either flawed or manipulated data when applying for certification of vehicles.
Shares of Toyota were down 1.1 per cent on Tuesday morning.
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Toyota chairperson issues apology
On Monday, Toyota's chairperson Akio Toyoda apologised for lapses in the certification process of some of its vehicles. Addressing a press conference, Toyoda said that thecorrect certification process" had not been followed atToyotaGroup companies, which include Daihatsu, truck brand Hino andToyotaitself.
"In order to be mass produced and sold, vehicles must meet the standards of the certification process. The problem in this case was that they were mass-produced and sold without going through the correct certification process," Toyoda told reporters
"As the person responsible for theToyotaGroup, I would like to sincerely apologise to our customers, car enthusiasts and all stakeholders for the problems that have occurred within the Group. I am truly sorry," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)