Automotive Part Maker Finds Takata Falsified Seatbelt Tests: Report

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Automotive Part Maker Finds Takata Falsified Seatbelt Tests: Report

There are reportedly 1,000 different cases of falsification.

Elizabeth Blackstock
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The Japanese arm of Joyson Safety Systems, a United States-based automotive safety component maker, found 1,000 cases of data falsification when it came to Takata’s seatbelt tests, Reuters reports.

This investigation began back in October of 2020, and the results are conclusive: plants in Hikone, Japan and in the Philippines were found to have falsified test data on belt webbing for adult seatbelts and child safety seats. This webbing is the core of the belt’s strength, so it’s crucial that these elements are in top condition.

Unfortunately, the plants in question doctored data in order to meet client standards. It does not appear that these elements compromised safety, and there are currently no recalls issued for the belts at the moment. That said, Hisayoshi Iwamitsum president of JSS Japan, said JSS Japan submitted an investigation report to Japan’s transport ministry on Friday.

Here’s a little more from the Reuters story:

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June 18, 2021
1:02 PM EDT
Last Updated 3 days ago

Autos & Transportation

Joyson finds falsified seatbelt test data at former Takata plants

Reuters

TOKYO, June 18 (Reuters) - U.S. automotive component maker Joyson Safety Systems' (JSS) Japan unit said on Friday that it has found 1,000 cases of data falsification in seatbelt tests at two plants it acquired from former airbag maker Takata Corp.

An investigation, which began in October 2020, showed test data on belt webbing, used for seatbelts and child safety seats, were doctored at plants in Hikone, Japan and the Philippines, Hisayoshi Iwamitsu, president of JSS Japan, told reporters.

The test results, which looked at quality of the webbing, were altered to meet legal and client standards. ... Iwamitsu said JSS Japan has submitted an investigation report to Japan's transport ministry on Friday.

The company is not planning a recall, he said, since reexamination of the webbing showed no safety issues, and also because the 12 automakers that the company is supplying decided not to implement measures such as car inspections.

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[sheshe2]

1. Hell, they are the ones with the massive airbag recall.

They recalled my passenger side, said anyone in crash could die of shrapnel released on impact. Said no one should sit in that seat. That was at a time that I was shuttling my elderly mom to DR.s visits. They then told me they were backlogged and it could be a year to get the part. Then 6 later they issue on for the drivers side again a delay to replace. Did they expect me to drive while sitting in the back seat?