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Japan’s Suzuki in domestic recall of 2 mln vehicles
TOKYO, April 18, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Japanese small car manufacturer Suzuki
announced Thursday it was recalling two million vehicles shipped
domestically, citing improper inspections and a series of other faults
including false fuel efficiency data.
The recall affects vehicles running for four years or less that have not
yet received a routine check-up.
Last week, Suzuki admitted that an internal review had uncovered a host of
problems at its factories, including faulty brake checks, falsified fuel-
efficiency data, and uncertified staff carrying out final inspections.
The recall is expected to cost the firm around 80 billion yen ($715
million) and also affects parts made by Suzuki for vehicles produced for
Nissan, Mazda and Mitsubishi.
Transport minister Keiichi Ishii has said the company needs some “serious
soul-searching” over the scandal.
The problem “raises doubts about the firm’s regards for compliance and it
is extremely regrettable,” Ishii told reporters on Tuesday.
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