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Japan Ponders Tougher Regulations for Suppliers
Japan's transport ministry says the Takata Corp. airbag recalls may prompt the agency to strengthen oversight laws for auto suppliers.
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Japan's transport ministry says the Takata Corp. airbag recalls may prompt the agency to strengthen oversight laws for auto suppliers.
Transport Minister Akihiro Ohta notes that the government currently relies heavily on carmakers to initiate their own investigations of supplier problems. Japan's current regulatory structure prohibits the ministry from investigating a supplier problem directly.
The Nikkei says a likely revision would require suppliers to report defects to the transport ministry. The Tokyo-based newspaper says the agency aims to reach consensus among industry groups over the next two months and present a plan for cabinet approval in mid-March.
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