Nissan resumes production and deliveries in Japan

Japan’s MLIT had conducted onsite inspections at Nissan plants and discovered inconsistencies between documentation submitted to it and the standard operating manuals for the plants. Nissan has subsequently made corrections.

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Nissan resumes production and deliveries in Japan

Following the discovery of issues in the final inspection process for vehicles produced for the Japan market, and recurrence at the six Japanese production plants of Nissan and its affiliate Nissan Shatai, Nissan says it has taken preventive measures aimed to ensure final vehicle inspection conforms with Japanese regulations.

Between November 1-5, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) conducted onsite inspections at all plants except Nissan Shatai subsidiary Kyoto Auto Works. MLIT discovered inconsistencies between documentation submitted to it and the standard operating manuals for the plants. Nissan subsequently made corrections and obtained MLIT approval.

Separately, the third-party investigation team discovered flaws in the plants’ internal registration process and education programs for final vehicle inspectors. Nissan says it will take additional corrective measures, including re-education and re-examination, to ensure proper preparation for resuming vehicle production.

As MLIT has approved the final vehicle inspection process on condition of the above-mentioned corrective measures, all plants except Kyoto Auto Works are scheduled to resume production and shipment for the domestic market from today.

Nissan regrets any inconvenience and concern this has caused to its valued customers and other stakeholders in Japan. While maintaining its top priority on safety, Nissan is committed to strengthening final vehicle inspection conformity and implementing the corrective measures.

 

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