Toyota halts shipment of 10 models over diesel engine testing issues
Toyota said on Jan 29 it would suspend shipments of some models including the Hilux truck and Land Cruiser 300 SUV
Toyota said on Jan 29 it would suspend shipments of some models including the Hilux truck and Land Cruiser 300 SUV after finding irregularities in certification tests for diesel engines developed by its affiliate, Toyota Industries.
A special investigative committee found irregularities during horsepower output testing for the certification of three diesel engine models.
Ten models use the affected engines globally, Toyota (TM) said, including the Hiace van, Fortuner SUV, Innova multi-purpose vehicle and Lexus-branded LX500D SUV.
Toyota, the world’s biggest automaker by sales, has been separately seeking to resolve a case of misconduct related to rigged collision safety tests at small car specialist Daihatsu.
The company said it would take measures such as running new engine certification tests in the presence of regulators as needed.
