Toyota Halts Shipment of 10 Vehicle Models Due to Engine Data Manipulation
Toyota has halted shipments of 10 vehicle models due to manipulated engine testing data, affecting models such as the Land Cruiser 300 and Hilux. The irregularities were discovered in the horsepower output testing for three diesel engine models used in various automobiles. Toyota Industries Corp., an affiliate of Toyota, was found to have used software inconsistent with mass production to manipulate the results. The affected engines were found to meet output standards in subsequent tests, but Toyota has apologized for the inconvenience caused and will suspend shipments of affected engines and vehicles temporarily.