Nissan, Suzuki, Daihatsu recall vehicles in Japan
- Source: Global Times
- [02:42 February 26 2010]
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A shop customer passes a television set Thursday showing images of Toyota president Akio Toyoda testifying before members of the US Congress in Washington at a Tokyo electronics store. Toyoda formally apologized for deadly auto defects that have driven the world's top carmaker into crisis, and vowed to rebuild shattered global faith in the firm. Photo: AFP
Three Japanese carmakers announced recalls Thursday, mostly in their home market and not on the same scale as recent moves by the industry leader Toyota, which heightened scrutiny of car safety.
Nissan, Japan's third-biggest carmaker, said it would recall 76,415 cars across 10 models in Japan and 2,281 cars overseas due to a possible defect that may cause engine failure.
The recall also involve a model sold under the Mazda brand produced on an original equipment manufacturer basis.
Separately, Suzuki, Japan's No 4 carmaker, said it would recall 432,366 units of two minicar models in Japan after two reported fire incidents due to a possible defective air conditioner linked to rainwater intrusion.
Daihatsu said it would recall 60,774 units of four minicar models in Japan due to wiring problems that could trigger airbags to inflate accidentally.
The recalls took place when president of the world's largest carmaker Toyota is testifying at a US congressional hearing for safety defects that led to the recall of more than 8 million cars and fierce criticism of the safety standards Toyota has followed.
The Japanese transport ministry Wednesday announced probes into 38 reports of unin-tended acceleration by Toyota, including other carmakers for the same complaint.
Reuters
