TOKYO, May 13 (Pulse News Wire) – Nidec Corporation (6594.T) disclosed quality issues involving unauthorized changes to materials, processes, and designs in some products manufactured by the company and its group companies. The issues emerged during a comprehensive quality inspection initiated on January 08, 2026, which involved employee interviews, record checks, and establishing a whistleblowing system across production sites.
As of May 13, 2026, approximately [96.7%]% of identified cases involved unauthorized changes without customer approval. Other issues included improper handling of test data and incorrect labeling of manufacturing locations. In response, Nidec established an external investigation committee comprising experienced legal experts to thoroughly examine the incidents and propose effective preventive measures.
The committee, chaired by Junhiko Ida from WIN Law Office, includes members from Ginzanakayama Central Legal Office and Tokyo Liberté Legal Office. The investigation is expected to conclude by August 2026. Going forward, Nidec plans to collaborate fully with the investigation committee and establish an internal task force to enhance communication with customers and implement practical prevention strategies.
The company also apologized for causing concern among stakeholders and assured continued efforts to resolve the issues effectively.
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