Still Concerning The Manipulation Scandal For Collision Tests, Daihatsu Will Suspend Vehicle Production Until The End Of January 2024 In Japan

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JAKARTA - Daihatsu, a Japanese automotive manufacturer who has been proven to have carried out a collision test manipulation scandal some time ago decided to suspend all domestic production activities in Japan until the end of January 2024.

According to the Nikkei Asia alert, Tuesday, December 26, manufacturers cannot provide certainty regarding the delivery or production time of their vehicles and have stopped assembly in all factories in Japan.

The dismissal of the production had a major impact on thousands of suppliers. According to credit research firm Teikoku Databank Ltd., more than 8,000 companies in Japan supply products or services to Daihatsu, resulting in combined annual sales of around 2.2 trillion yen (a range of IDR 237.8 trillion).

The manufacturer, based in Osaka, Japan, has started compensation negotiations with several of its suppliers. It was stated that the company had stopped orders for spare parts as their raw materials for production.

Not only spare parts and vehicle materials, Daihatsu is also in discussions with the union regarding employee salaries affected by this problem during the termination of vehicle production.

It is known that there are irregularities in 64 models and 3 machines produced by Daihatsu, including models that are currently in assembly and have stopped production.

In Indonesia, Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM), has responded to this case by following up on certification procedures as well as being committed to prioritizing consumer safety. However, they ensure that their vehicles remain safe in accordance with applicable regulations.

Thus, ADM will temporarily suspend the export market and wait for confirmation from the authorities in the export destination country.