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RECALLS

Carmaker Daihatsu recalled more than 320,000 vehicles and extended a factory shutdown on Wednesday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 24, 2024
Daihatsu recalls 320,000 cars and extends factory halt
The Toyota-owned firm notified the transport ministry that it would recall a total of 322,700 vehicles of two models due to a door defect.
A line worker installs an airbag at GM's Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup truck plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 2018.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 21, 2023
Carmakers battle massive air-bag recall that may cost $10 billion
The U.S. safety regulator could recall as 52 million air-bag inflators made by ARC Automotive after some were reported to have exploded.
Daihatsu said Wednesday that it will suspend shipments of all vehicle models made in Japan and abroad due to an unfolding scandal over misconduct in its crash tests.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 20, 2023
Toyota's Daihatsu to halt shipments as safety scandal widens
The results of an investigation suggest the scope of safety concerns, first disclosed in April, is now far greater than previously thought.
A Honda N-Box. The model is among a number affected by a recall announced by Honda on Friday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 8, 2023
Honda to recall 1.13 million vehicles over defective fuel pumps
The fuel pumps were made by auto parts maker Denso, informed sources said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 14, 2023
Nissan recalls 699,000 vehicles in Japan
The Yokohama-based carmaker said the problems found in five models had not caused any accidents in Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 24, 2023
Honda recalling 1.3 million vehicles in North America for rear camera issue
The recall covers some 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 24, 2022
Toyota and Subaru shares drop on 'embarrassing' recalls of first EVs
The recall adds to problems at Toyota, which has been forced to cut production frequently this year due to the global chip shortage and other supply issues.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 30, 2021
Tesla recalls over 475,000 U.S. cars due to camera and trunk issues
The cable harness for the rear-view camera may be damaged by opening and closing the trunk and prevent the image from displaying.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 20, 2021
U.S. opens probe into 30 million vehicles over Takata air bag inflators
There have been at least 28 deaths worldwide, including 19 in the United States tied to faulty Takata inflators and more than 400 injuries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 27, 2021
Tesla dealt ‘black eye’ in recall of cars sold in China
The automaker will make a software fix to more than 285,000 cars in China, or most of the vehicles it delivered there in recent years, to address a safety issue.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 25, 2020
Olympus to recall 4,150 endoscopes sold in U.S. and Europe
The company said there is a possibility that equipment parts might come off and remain in a patient's body.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 12, 2019
With Honda mired in crisis over quality lapses, CEO Takahiro Hachigo seizes the wheel
At a two-day gathering for Honda's suppliers in March, Chief Executive Takahiro Hachigo sounded the alarm.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 19, 2019
Kirin Beverage recalls 4.3 million bottles of green tea
Kirin Beverage Co. has announced a recall of about 4.3 million bottles of Kirin Nama-cha Decaf green tea because some bottles may have not been sealed properly.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 17, 2019
Nissan recalls nearly 400,000 vehicles over braking system defect
Nissan Motor Co. will recall a total of 394,025 cars in the United States after concerns that a brake fluid leak could potentially lead to a fire.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 23, 2019
Honda recalls 137,000 SUVs in U.S., South Korea and Canada over sudden air bag deployments
Honda Motor Co. said Wednesday it is recalling 137,000 new sport utility vehicles, or SUVs, following reports of three injuries tied to sudden air bag deployments in the United States.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 10, 2019
Subaru reveals annual profit halved in fiscal 2018, releases earnings early by mistake
Subaru Corp. said Friday its operating profit for the past year has halved after it suffered a string of setbacks including production delays and mounting recalls.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 19, 2019
Transport ministry inspects Suzuki's headquarters as part of probe into recall of 2 million vehicles
The transport ministry inspected the headquarters of Suzuki Motor Corp. on Friday as part of an investigation into improper quality inspections that has led the automaker to recall more than 2 million cars in Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 12, 2019
Suzuki to log ¥80 billion loss over recall of 2 million cars
Suzuki Motor Corp. said Friday it will book a special loss of around ¥80 billion ($714 million) for the business year ended last month over a recall of 2 million vehicles affected by improper product inspections.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 12, 2019
Daihatsu to recall 1.9 million cars in Japan over brake problem
Daihatsu Motor Co. said Thursday it will recall about 1.92 million cars in Japan due to faults that can affect the vehicles' braking system.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 1, 2019
Subaru announces global recall of 2.3 million vehicles, its biggest yet, over faulty brake lights
Subaru Corp. is recalling around 2.3 million vehicles worldwide over a brake light problem, the automaker's biggest-ever recall, as it grapples with a series of quality-related issues following rapid expansion.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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