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Nissan’s Improper Safety Checks Continued into Last Week
Nissan Motor Co. factories in Japan continued to use unauthorized inspectors to conduct safety checks for three weeks after announcing it had stopped the practice in mid-September, sources tell Reuters.
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Nissan Motor Co. factories in Japan continued to use unauthorized inspectors to conduct safety checks for three weeks after announcing it had stopped the practice in mid-September, sources tell Reuters.
Nissan has recalled 1.2 million cars sold in Japan over the past three years to redo the final vehicle inspections, which are required by government regulators.
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport found cases at Nissan plants where the names of certified inspectors were used to sign off on final checks conducted by non-certified technicians. No injuries have been linked to the practice.
Nissan CEO acknowledged the issue on Oct. 2 and said only certified personnel have conducted the inspections since Sept. 20. But Reuters’ sources say the bogus inspections continued until Oct. 11 at light commercial vehicle plant operated by Nissan Shatai Co. Ltd. The factory makes the NV200 van and NV200 Taxi.
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