Aluminum wheel quality issues and recall risk
First written in FY2016. 2 of 8 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「During the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted regular audits through web meetings, but going forward we will also resume regular on-site audits and strengthen the deterrent effect by investigating causes and checking and following up on corrective measures, working to maintain and improve quality.」
The company continues to state its quality-control policy of resuming on-site audits in addition to web-based audits. - 2026-06-04AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「さらに、お客様への揺るぎない約束として、品質保証体制を一層強化いたします。専門組織の再編と体制強化を図り、高い水準の品質と安心・安全を担保した商品をお届けすることで、顧客満足度の向上を追求して参ります。」
品質保証について、専門組織の再編と体制強化を具体的な対応として記載している。 - FY2025Added the resumption of on-site auditsAnnual report
「During the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted regular audits through web meetings, but going forward we will also resume regular on-site audits and strengthen the deterrent effect by investigating causes and checking and following up on corrective measures, working to maintain and improve quality.」
The company has indicated that it will resume regular on-site audits in addition to its conventional audits through web meetings. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「To ensure the quality of our original products, we clarify issues with the manufacturers to which production is outsourced and, instead of on-site audits during the COVID-19 pandemic, hold regular web meetings. We also seek to deter quality issues by investigating causes and checking and following up on the status of improvements, while working to maintain and improve quality.」
To address quality and recall risk, the company continued its conventional audits and quality checks during the pandemic through regular web meetings, investigations into causes, and checks and follow-up on improvements. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「To ensure product quality, we clarify issues and other matters with our supplier manufacturers, conduct regular audits, verify and follow up on improvements, and regularly perform quality checks such as sampling tests, working to maintain and improve quality.」
The company continues to use controls for quality issues and recall risk, including supplier audits, follow-up on improvements and sampling tests. - FY2020MitigatedAnnual report
「To ensure product quality, we clarify issues and other matters with our supplier manufacturers, conduct regular audits, verify and follow up on improvements, and regularly perform quality checks such as sampling tests, working to maintain and improve quality.」
The company has specified controls for quality issues and recall risk, including regular supplier audits, follow-up on improvements and sampling tests. - FY2018WorsenedAnnual report
「However, there is no guarantee that all products are completely free of defects or that no recalls will occur in the future. The manufacturer has product liability insurance, but there is no guarantee that the insurance will adequately cover the final amount of damages payable. If a quality issue arises that leads to a large-scale recall or product liability, it could result in significant costs and materially affect our reputation, which could in turn reduce sales.」
The disclosure provides more specific details on quality issues, including inadequate insurance coverage, large-scale recalls, liability, and potential impacts on costs, reputation and sales. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「However, there is no guarantee that all products are completely free of defects or that no recalls will occur in the future.」
While stating compliance with JWL standards and the VIA mark requirements, the disclosure indicates that defects, recalls and product liability could affect costs, reputation and sales.