Toyota Motor Corporation has taken measures such as parts replacement for EV = electric vehicles, which had been suspended due to a defect in the tire bolt, and has resumed handling as a fixed-rate "subscription" from the 26th of this month. announced.
In June this year, Toyota reported a recall to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for its first mass-produced EV, a "multi-purpose sports car," because the bolts that attach the tires to the vehicle body may loosen and fall off. was stopping.
Regarding this, Toyota said on the 6th that the bolts that secure the tires to the vehicle body were not designed to withstand the driving force of this car, and that there was a flaw in the processing of some wheels. announced the results of the survey.
After that, Toyota will take measures such as promptly replacing bolts and wheels that have been confirmed to have problems.
Toyota has resumed production of this EV from the 6th, and plans to resume handling the fixed-rate "subscription service" from the 26th of this month.
Masahiko Maeda, Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation, commented, "We are truly sorry for causing anxiety to our customers. We will do our best to restore trust in Toyota's safety and security."