Daihatsu is embroiled in another safety compliance issue, this time encompassing a total of 64 models (including currently produced, developed, or discontinued) across its Japan and international markets. Yes, this also involves Toyota and Perodua cars sold in Malaysia.
To surmise, this issue is seperate from what happened back in April (door lining irregularity) and May (side collision test irregularity). A recent investigation by an independent third-party committee revealed 174 new problems within 25 test categories, and as such, the audit committee has saw the need to immediately suspend deliveries of Daihatsu-developed models within Japan and overseas.
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As such, shipment of vehicles and production have been suspended. For Malaysia, these are the affected models:
List of models suspended |
Model |
Plant |
Perodua Axia |
Perodua Global Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, Rawang |
Perodua Ativa |
Perodua Bezza |
Perodua Aruz |
Perodua Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, Rawang |
Perodua Alza |
Perodua Myvi |
Toyota Rush |
Toyota Vios |
Assembly Services Sdn Bhd, Shah Alam |
Toyota Yaris |
Perodua and UMW Toyota Motor are expected to issue a statement regarding this issue soon. More to come as we have it.
With humble beginnings collecting diecast models and spending hours virtually tuning dream cars on the computer, his love of cars has delightfully transformed into a career. Sanjay enjoys how the same passion for cars transcends boundaries and brings people together.
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