This has been ongoing for some time, irregularities in applications to certify certain models of vehicles. I posted here for background:
Reuters conveying the latest info reported by Japanese media, Yomiri:
Japan's transport ministry has concluded that six cases of irregularities in vehicle certifications by Toyota Motor may also violate United Nations standards recognised by more than 60 countries and regions
Other Japanese car manufacturers are caught up in this also:
- Mazda
- Honda
- Suzuki
- Yamaha
Drool ....