Nissan’s dodgy inspections date back decades — and Subaru becomes the latest to be tainted
Tokyo — Nissan had been conducting its current inspection process for vehicles sold in Japan — deemed faulty by the government last month — since at least 1979, according to a person familiar with the situation. The finding will be part of a report from an external investigation team commissioned by the car maker, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the information isn’t public. Nissan’s manufacturing division will likely take responsibility, the person said. The report will be submitted ahead of the Yokohama, Japan-based company’s results announcement scheduled for November 8. The inspection scandal in Japan is widening and car maker Subaru is the latest to be hit. The company confirmed media reports on Friday that it had had uncertified staff conducting vehicle inspections at two factories for more than 30 years. As a result it was considering recalling abut 255,000 vehicles produced at the complex, the maker of the Legacy and Forester said. Early media reports...
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