Results of a collision test conducted on the driver’s side of a Toyota RAIZE

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

We sincerely apologize for any concern and inconvenience this will have induced 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 handle 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 site

Date: Wednesday, Could 24

Location: Daihatsu Shiga Technical Middle

2) Define

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

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

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

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3) Check outcomes

The next outcomes meet regulatory security requirements.

II. Actions going ahead

The check performed at the moment is a Daihatsu in-house check and has not been confirmed by the certification authority. The required procedures for cargo and gross sales resumption of the Toyota RAIZE can be carried out, resembling conducting assessments within the presence of certification authorities and confirming different certification objects in session with the authorities.

On Friday, Could 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 objective.

We’re presently working with all firms, to re-examine our previous governance construction, together with our personal, and have begun an intensive evaluation.

We view this case not as a person or office situation, however moderately a company-wide situation the place a person or office was compelled to commit a wrongdoing. Along with Daihatsu, we’re dedicated to listening to the voices of these on the entrance traces and punctiliously responding to the scenario.