[theold]

Toyota submitted faulty data during pedestrian-safety tests for three current models - the Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio and Yaris Cross - and used modified test vehicles during collision-safety tests for four past models, including the Crown, the transport ministry said on Monday. 

Toyota was among five carmakers, including Honda Motor Co and Mazda Motor Corp, found to have falsified or manipulated safety data while applying for certification.

Meanwhile, Mazda said it fabricated test results and tampered with the units used for collision testing in five models, including the Mazda2 and Roadster RF, according to a company statement on Monday. Irregularities were identified in more than 150,000 units the automaker has produced since 2014 for the Japan market.

Moro attributed the data issues to employee misinterpretations of unclear procedure manuals, not an “organisational cover-up” or “malicious falsification”.

Separately, Honda was found to have fabricated data related to noise and gasoline engine output, affecting more than 3m units. Still, customers can continue to use their vehicles, which include the Accord and Odyssey, since they meet legal standards.

https://www.thepost.co.nz/world-news/350...al-deepens

[cityhantam]

Six models, thousands of vehicles, six vehicles! 

But millions of vehicles with FAKE data already sold!