Toyota figures into latest certification irregularity issue

Fortuner, Land Cruiser, Hiace, Hilux, Innova, others involved in latest fiasco.

 Toyota figures into latest certification irregularity issue

MANILA: Shipment of engines fitted in Toyota models found in various markets around the world — Asia included — shall be temporarily suspended following a new certification issue.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What Toyota engines are involved in the latest certification irregularities?

    The Toyota engines involved in the latest fiasco are the 1GD (fitted in the Land Cruiser Prado, Hiace, Hilux, and Fortuner) 2GD (equipped in the Hilux and Innova), and the F33A (Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX500d).
  • What is Toyota's immediate course of action following the results of the latest investigation?

    Toyota Industries Corporation shall defer the shipment of the affected engines.
  • In a statement, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) shared that Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) shall defer the shipment of three engines namely the 1GD (fitted in the Land Cruiser Prado, Hiace, Hilux, and Fortuner) 2GD (equipped in the Hilux and Innova), and the F33A (Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX500d), following the results of the investigation pertaining to horsepower output testing.

    Toyota office in Honsha

    The said powertrains were commissioned by TMC to TICO.

    Below is the complete list of models affected by the certification issue:

    Engine

    Vehicle Name

    Start of Sales

    Company

    Destination

    1GD

    Land Cruiser Prado

    August 2020 (Discontinued production)

    • Toyota Motor Corporation
    • Hino Motors Ltd.

    Japan, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia

    Hiace/ Grance / Bongo Brawny van (MAZDA)

    December 2017

    • Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd.
    • Gifu Auto Body Co., Ltd.
    • Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd. (Thailand)

    Japan, Europe, Middle East, Asia

    Dyna/ Dutro (Hino)

    May 2021

    Hino Motors Ltd.

    Japan, Asia

    Hilux

    May 2020

    • Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.
    • Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd.
    • Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd. (India)

    Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa

    Fortuner

    May 2020

    • Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.
    • PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia
    • Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd. (India)

    Europe, Middle East, Asia

    2GD

    Hilux

    May 2020

    Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.

    Japan

    Innova

    July 2020

    Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd. (India)

    Asia

    F33A

    Land Cruiser 300

    August 2021

    Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd.

    Japan, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa

    LX500d

    January 2022

    Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd.

    Europe, Middle East, Asia

     

    Toyota said that during the latest test, it was discovered that the horsepower output performance of engines was measured using electronic control units with software that was different from those used for mass production. Such was done, TMC stated , “so that results could measure to make values appear smoother with less variation.”

    The Japanese automaker noted that owners of the affected models need not to stop using their vehicles as the company firm that the products meet engine performance output standards

    “However, we deeply apologize to our customers who have been supporting affected vehicles and waiting for a long time, and also to all other stakeholders for the significant inconvenience and concern that this has caused,” Toyota said in the statement.

    Hilux engine

    Further, TMC said that TICO will provide detailed explanations to authorities regarding the new findings and “proceed with measures under their guidance in the hopes of regaining the trust of customers and other stakeholders as a manufacturer worthy of certification.”

    “We recognize the gravity of the fact that the repeated certification irregularities at TICO, following those at Daihatsu, have shaken the very foundations of the company as an automobile manufacturer,” TMC said.

    Earlier, the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism has officially revoked the model certification of select models from Toyota, Daihatsu, and Mazda

    Photos from Ruben Manahan IV

    Also read:

    Daihatsu to follow MLIT directive regarding irregularity issues

    Toyota to support Daihatsu in irregularity ordeal

    Toyota, Daihatsu to suspend shipment of some models due to new discrepancies in safety testing

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