Tokyo. Toyota The company on Friday promised to strengthen controls over the certification of its vehicles so that the recent scandal over fraudulent tests is not repeated.
Japan's largest automaker has detailed the measures it will take, including a Greater management involvementthe Assign more staff to certification tasks and Clarify responsibilities for specific positions.like chief engineer.
The report was submitted to the Japanese government, which rebuked Toyota last month.
Two months ago, Toyota Motor Corporation admitted to having a large amount of fraudulent evidence, including Use of insufficient or outdated data in crash tests, Incorrect airbag inflation tests and Engine power check.
Akio Toyoda, Toyota's president and grandson of the automaker's founder, apologized.
the Violations do not affect the safety of vehicles already on the streets.including the popular Corolla compact car and the luxury Lexus sedans, so owners don't have to do a thing.
But it was a Shame on a manufacturer that prides itself on empowering its workers. To ensure quality control.
Toyota has halted production of some models. Japanese media reports have speculated that the scandal will cut Toyota's annual global production by about 500,000 vehicles. Toyota sells 11 million vehicles worldwide annually.
After the initial examination.. Toyota found more traps, including those for pedestrian protection, side impact, and crash-steering certifications..
“There were several areas that needed improvement regarding the certification process, such as the data management system and the establishment of regulations and procedures for certification processes,” Toyota said in a statement.
The Japanese government launched an investigation into Toyota in January. The case does not affect overseas production.
Similar fraudulent tests have been discovered at plants of Japanese automakers Mazda Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., as well as Hino Motors and Daihatsu Motor Co., both Toyota Group plants.