The Toyota automobile concern decided to suspend the operation of six production lines at four factories due to fraud detected during testing of diesel engines. In this respect reports RIA Novosti refers to the NHK TV channel.
“We aim to work quickly and expediently to quickly obtain approval and resume production,” the TV channel quoted Koji Sato, the automaker’s general manager, as saying.
It is stated that Toyota has stopped automobile production until February 1, 2024.
automobile manufacturer suspicious contractor Toyota Industries for falsifying diesel test results. When measuring power in computer modules, different software was used than that used in mass production of engines.
Abnormalities were detected during power tests for three engine models used in 10 vehicle models sold worldwide. These include Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Land Cruiser 300, Fortuner SUVs and Hilux pickup truck.
Previously reported“Black boxes” for cars will be introduced in Europe from July 2024.