Toyota to get public scolding over recall, but no laws broken
July 21, 2006 2:27PM by Michael Savio
While no laws were broken and Toyota did nothing wrong, the Japanese government will reprimand the automaker for failing to act more quickly in a recall case that is now under criminal investigation. Toyota will be issued administrative “guidance” — a public scolding — along with a demand that Toyota improve its recall procedures.
In Japan, getting reprimanded by the government is an embarrasing mark on a company’s image. While an embarrassing situation for Toyota, the Japanese government’s determination that the company broke no laws has to come as a relief for Toyota.
## Source: The Detroit News ##
Posted in: Toyota, Safety, Legal/Government, Recalls, Japan
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