Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is decided to temporarily suspend and halt deliveries of its three popular Diesel-powered vehicles which are, the Fortuner diesel SUV, Innova Crysta MPV and the Hilux pickup Truck in India. The decision came after the revelations regarding irregularities in the horsepower output certification tests conducted on the diesel engines powering these vehicles. Despite the suspension of delivery of these vehicles, Toyota Motors will continue its manufacturing process and accept orders for the affected vehicles. The Company has assured transparent communication regarding power curves to customers awaiting delivery of their vehicles.
As per reports, a special investigation committee, commissioned to investigate potential certification irregularities by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) affiliate company Toyota Industries Corporation, found irregularities in the horsepower output testing of three diesel engine models. Additionally, for vehicles which are already dispatched but not yet delivered, for those, Toyota will provide detailed explanations to customers before proceeding with Registration and Delivery. Toyota Kirloskar Motor has clarified that this revelation does not signal any deficiency in vehicle performance, or any manner of variation in emissions and safety.
During certification testing, the horsepower output performance of engines was measured using Electronic Control Units (ECU) with software that differed from that used for mass production so that results could be measured to make values appear smoother with less variation, Toyota Motor Corporation revealed in a media statement. The company went on to reveal that re-verification tests conducted on the mass-produced vehicles confirmed the affected engines met expected performance standards and said there is no need to stop using the affected vehicles, those can be used.
