Suspension of Issuance of Safety Standard Conformity Certificates Records in Japan

The Kanto Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Chubu Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. from July 3 to August 1, 2026, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including improper issuance of certificates and record-keeping errors.

The Kyushu Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Car Center Nobeoka Co., Ltd. from May 29 to June 22, 2026, due to violations including incomplete inspections and issuing certificates to vehicles with differing identities.

Yamaguchi Internal Combustion Engine Industry Co., Ltd. had its safety certification suspension from May 30 to June 13, 2026, due to violations including issuing certificates with improper modifications and incomplete maintenance records, as determined by the Kyushu Transport Bureau.

Yamaguchi Internal Combustion Engine Industry Co., Ltd. had its issuance of vehicle safety compliance certificates suspended by the Kyushu Transport Bureau from May 30 to June 13, 2026, due to violations including issuing certificates under improper modifications, issuing certificates in non-compliance with safety standards unintentionally, and incomplete or incorrect record-keeping.

The Kyushu Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Car Center Nobeoka Co., Ltd. from May 29 to June 22, 2026, due to violations including incomplete inspections and issuing certificates for vehicles with differing identities.

The Chubu Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Dai-Sei Maintenance Co., Ltd. from May 1 to May 20, 2026, due to violations including non-compliance with legal regulations, issuing certificates after unauthorized modifications, and issuing certificates in non-compliance states not caused by intentional acts.

The Chubu Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Daisē Seibi Corporation from May 1 to May 20, 2026, due to violations including non-compliance with legal regulations, issuing certificates after illegal modifications, and issuing certificates in non-compliance with safety standards.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Nets Toyota Chubu Corporation from April 25 to May 9, 2026, due to violations including lack of compliance systems, improper issuance of certificates in non-conformance cases, and defects in inspected vehicles.

The Chubu Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Nets Toyota Chubu Co., Ltd. from April 25 to May 9, 2026, due to violations including inadequate compliance systems, improper issuance of certificates in non-conformance cases, and defects in inspected vehicles.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of vehicle safety compliance certificates to Sadoya Corporation from March 31 to August 17, 2026, due to violations including incomplete inspections and false records.

1. Issued a certificate of conformity without conducting part of the inspection, other than intentionally. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity without conducting part of the inspection intentionally. 3. Falsified records in the designated maintenance record book.

The violation involved non-compliance with legal regulations, falsification of inspection certificates for 2,137 vehicles, issuance of certificates without completing all inspections and maintenance for 1,728 vehicles, and false entries in designated maintenance records. The cancellation date was March 27, 2026. The responsible department was the Maintenance Division of the Chubu Transport Bureau's Automotive Safety and Technology Department, contact number 052-952-8042.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Little Garage operated by Masaki Tanaka in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law. The suspension was effective from March 27, 2026, and was based on findings of non-compliance with legal requirements, false documentation by inspectors for 2,137 vehicles, failure to conduct all inspections and maintenance before issuing certificates for 1,728 vehicles, and falsification of maintenance records.

The company was found to lack a system to comply with legal regulations, issued certificates of conformity without conducting part of the inspection and maintenance, falsified designated maintenance records, and had omissions and errors in some designated maintenance records.

The company Honda Cars Hamamatsu Yutaka Store had its certification for vehicle safety compliance suspended from March 14 to April 7, 2026, due to violations including failure to maintain compliance systems, issuing certificates without proper inspections, and falsification or errors in maintenance records.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Kakin Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. from March 13 to July 10, 2026, due to violations including failure to ensure product consistency, inadequate compliance systems, false certification, improper issuance of certificates under non-conforming conditions, issuance to vehicles with differing identities, and record-keeping errors.

The violations include lack of consistency in finished products, failure to establish a system to comply with laws and regulations, falsification of inspection certificates for two vehicles, issuance of certificates despite non-compliance with safety standards for four vehicles due to non-intentional reasons, issuance of certificates to vehicles with differing identifications for one vehicle, and partial omissions or errors in the designated maintenance records. The responsible department is the Maintenance Division, Automotive Safety and Technical Department, Chubu Transport Bureau, contact number 052-952-8042.

The Okinawa General Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to S Auto Co., Ltd. from April 1 to June 19, 2026, due to violations including issuing certificates for 25 vehicles that were not compliant with safety standards, and lacking a system to ensure legal compliance.

1. Issued safety conformity certificates to 25 vehicles despite them being non-compliant with safety standards, not due to intentional misconduct. 2. Lacked a system to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Okinawa General Administration Office, Transportation Department, Vehicle Safety Division, 098-866-1837 (extension 85449)

The Hokkaido Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to UD Trucks Hokkaido Co., Ltd. Hakodate Branch from February 22 to March 28, 2026, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including inadequate compliance systems and improper issuance of certificates.

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations 2. Conducted illegal modifications Hokkaido Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Security Division, 011-290-2752

The Hokkaido Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Toyota Corolla Tomakomai Co., Ltd. from February 24 to March 15, 2026, due to non-compliance with legal regulations and unauthorized vehicle modifications.

1. Not having a system in place to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity in a state non-compliant with safety standards, other than intentionally.

Falsified the inspection date and issuance date on the conformity certificate, and issued the certificate. Falsified the validity period of the conformity mark.

The company 'Honda Creio Ageo Inada Store' was suspended from issuing vehicle compliance certificates for 125 days due to falsification of inspection and issuance dates and the validity period of compliance markings, violating the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The Kyushu Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to K-Style Corporation from February 1 to February 20, 2026, due to issuing certificates despite lapses in compulsory insurance coverage during certain periods.

Issued a certificate of conformity despite the vehicle not being insured under the compulsory automobile liability insurance during part of the period from the issuance date to the expiration date of the vehicle inspection validity period updated by the certificate.

Nissan Tokyo Sales Co., Ltd. Hachioji Branch had its vehicle safety certification suspension period from December 26, 2025, to January 29, 2026, due to violations including incomplete and incorrect records and issuing certificates beyond the scope of authorized vehicle types.

1. Partial omission and errors in the designated maintenance record book. 2. Issued a conformity certificate for vehicle types outside the scope of authorized work. Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The violations include not having a system to ensure compliance with laws, issuing certificates of conformity without conducting some inspections and maintenance, defects in inspection and maintenance or inspection of vehicles with certificates of conformity, and false entries in designated maintenance records. The contact is the Maintenance Division of the Automobile Safety and Technical Department, Kanto Transport Bureau, at 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

Kanto Isuzu Motors Co., Ltd. has had its issuance of vehicle compliance certificates suspended by the Kanto Transport Bureau from December 26, 2025, to March 30, 2026, due to violations including non-compliance with legal requirements, incomplete inspections, defects in inspected vehicles, and falsification of maintenance records.

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a conformity certificate without conducting part of the inspection, other than intentionally. 3. Falsified records in the designated maintenance record book. - Chugoku Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance and Security Section, 082-228-9142

1. Not in a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity without conducting part of the inspection, other than intentionally. 3. Omission or errors in some entries in the designated maintenance record book. Contact: China Transport Bureau Vehicle Technology Safety Department Maintenance and Security Division 082-228-9142

The Chugoku Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Sanyo Yanase General Planning Co., Ltd. Tsuyama branch from December 12 to December 31, 2025, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including non-compliance with legal procedures, improper issuance of certificates, and record-keeping errors.

Sanyo Yanase Co., Ltd. had its certification for compliance with safety standards suspended by the Chugoku Transport Bureau from December 12, 2025, to January 5, 2026, due to violations including lack of compliance system, improper issuance of certificates, and false entries in maintenance records.

1. Issued a certificate of conformity despite the vehicle being non-compliant with safety standards, not due to intentional misconduct. 2. Omitted or incorrectly recorded information in the designated maintenance record book. 3. Issued a certificate of conformity during a period when the compulsory automobile liability insurance was not in effect for most of the validity period of the vehicle inspection renewed by the certificate.

1. Failure to submit inspector notification and change notification. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity despite the vehicle being uninsured for part of the period from the issuance date of the certificate of conformity to the expiration date of the vehicle inspection validity period updated by the certificate.

1. Not having a system in place to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity despite the vehicle being uninsured under compulsory automobile liability insurance during part of the period from the certificate issuance date to the expiration date of the vehicle inspection validity period updated by the certificate.

The company, Hakawa Fuel Co., Ltd., had its vehicle safety certification suspension from December 9 to December 23, 2025, due to failure to submit inspection personnel notifications and issuing safety certificates despite lapses in compulsory insurance coverage.

The company, 株式会社 野口自動車, had its issuance of safety compliance certificates suspended by the Kyushu Transportation Bureau from December 9 to December 28, 2025, due to violations including issuing certificates in non-compliance with safety standards and lapses in vehicle maintenance records.

Fukushima Mazda Co., Ltd. had its vehicle safety compliance certificate suspension ordered by the Tohoku Transport Bureau due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, specifically for lacking a proper compliance system and issuing certificates despite lapses in compulsory insurance coverage.

The company was found to lack a system for complying with legal regulations, issued certificates of conformity without proper inspection due to reasons other than intentional misconduct, failed to conduct some parts of inspections and issued certificates of conformity, and had omissions and errors in the designated maintenance records. Contact: China Transport Bureau, Automotive Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Safety Division, 082-228-9142.

The company, 有限会社牛窓自動車, had its issuance of safety compliance certificates suspended for 35 days from November 28, 2025, to January 1, 2026, by the Chugoku Transport Bureau due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to establish a compliance system, issuing certificates in non-compliance, incomplete or incorrect record-keeping, and not conducting some inspections.

The company 'Yugen Kaisha Motorax' was suspended from receiving safety compliance certificates under the Road Transport Vehicle Law by the Kyushu Transport Bureau for 30 days, from November 29 to December 28, 2023, due to violations including incomplete vehicle inspection testing, errors in maintenance records, and issuing certificates despite lack of compulsory insurance coverage.

Failed to conduct some or all inspections of testing equipment; omitted or incorrectly recorded information in the designated maintenance record book; issued a certificate of conformity and a vehicle inspection certificate valid until the expiration date of the vehicle inspection period updated by the certificate, despite the vehicle being uninsured for most of that period.

Cosmo Oil Sales Co., Ltd. had its vehicle safety certification suspension ordered by the Kanto Transportation Bureau from November 14 to December 18, 2025, due to violations including knowingly issuing certificates in non-compliance with safety standards and falsification of maintenance records.

1. Issued a certificate of conformity intentionally while the vehicle was not compliant with safety standards. 2. Falsified entries in the designated maintenance record book. 3. Omitted or made errors in entries in the designated maintenance record book. Contact: Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The violations include failure to establish a compliance system, issuance of certificates with unauthorized modifications, issuance of certificates when the vehicle may not meet safety standards, intentionally not conducting parts of inspections, issuing certificates to vehicles with different identifications, false entries in designated maintenance records, and incomplete or incorrect entries in those records. Contact: Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Division, Kyushu Transport Bureau, 092-472-2537.

The Kyushu Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Kuwano Motors from October 29 to December 22, 2025, due to violations including non-compliance with legal requirements, improper modifications, false records, and issuing certificates to vehicles with differing identities.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Chubu Motor Co., Ltd. from October 11 to November 29, 2025, due to violations including non-compliance with legal regulations, improper issuance of certificates for 7 vehicles, incomplete or incorrect maintenance records, and failure to conduct some inspections.

Failure to establish a system to comply with laws; issued certificates of conformity for 7 vehicles despite non-compliance with safety standards not due to intentional acts; issued certificates of conformity for 4 vehicles without conducting part of the inspections due to non-intentional reasons; incomplete or incorrect entries in designated maintenance records.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Ogura Kogyo Ltd. for 15 days from October 9 to October 23, 2025, due to violations including non-compliance with legal requirements, improper issuance of certificates, and record-keeping errors.

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity for one vehicle in a non-compliant condition with safety standards, other than intentionally. 3. Issued a certificate of conformity for one vehicle with a different identity. 4. Partial omission or errors in the designated maintenance record book.

Issued a certificate of conformity for vehicle types outside the scope of their authorized operations.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Autopia Corporation's inspection factory in Hachioji from October 1 to October 25, 2025, due to the issuance of certificates for vehicle types outside their authorized scope.

The Hokkaido Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Morita Motor Industry Co., Ltd. from October 1 to October 25, 2025, due to violations including failure to maintain compliance systems and issuing certificates despite lapses in compulsory insurance coverage.

The Hokkaido Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Nets Toyota Tomakomai Co., Ltd. from October 6 to December 9, 2025, due to violations including non-compliance with legal requirements, false documentation by inspectors, and falsification of maintenance records.

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations 2. Falsified certification by inspectors (for 2 vehicles) 3. Falsified entries in designated maintenance records Contact: Hokkaido Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Security Division, 011-290-2752

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity for one vehicle despite the vehicle being uninsured under the compulsory automobile liability insurance during part of the period from the certificate issuance date to the expiration date of the vehicle inspection validity period updated by the certificate.

The violations include issuing compliance certificates under improper modification conditions, issuing certificates in non-compliance with safety standards due to reasons other than intent, issuing certificates without conducting part of the inspection intentionally or unintentionally, incomplete or incorrect entries in designated maintenance records, and performing unauthorized modifications. Contact: Kanto Transportation Bureau, Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Division, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The Kanto Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Shiraishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd. from September 8 to November 11, 2025, due to multiple violations including improper vehicle modifications and record-keeping errors.

Niigata Hino Motors was suspended from issuing vehicle safety certificates from August 8 to August 22, 2025, due to violations including issuing certificates in non-compliance with safety standards and incomplete maintenance records.

1. Issued a safety compliance certificate in a non-compliant condition due to reasons other than intentional misconduct. 2. Issued a compliance certificate despite discrepancies in identity. 3. Omitted part of the designated maintenance record book. Contact: Hokuriku Shinetsu Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Safety Division, 025-285-9155 (extension 3624).

The Kanto Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Iida Automotive Maintenance Factory from August 6, 2023, to January 2, 2024, due to violations including lack of separation of inspection and maintenance duties, non-compliance with legal regulations, false records, and unauthorized vehicle modifications.

The violations include lack of separation between inspection and maintenance, failure to establish a system to comply with laws, issuance of certificates in cases of illegal modifications, issuance of certificates in non-compliance with safety standards not due to intentional acts, failure to perform part of inspection or maintenance before issuing certificates, issuance of certificates without performing part of the inspection intentionally or unintentionally, false entries in designated maintenance records, and performing illegal modifications. Contact: Kanagawa Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance Division, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation's Kinki Fuso Hikone Service Center had its issuance of safety compliance certificates suspended from August 4 to August 18, 2025, due to violations including issuing certificates under improper modifications, incomplete inspections, and errors in maintenance records.

1. Issued a safety standards compliance certificate while the vehicle was in an illegally modified state. 2. Issued a safety standards compliance certificate without conducting part of the inspection, other than intentionally. 3. Errors in the designated maintenance record book.

The Nagano branch of Nissan Prince Nagano Sales Co., Ltd. had its issuance of vehicle safety certificates suspended from July 25 to August 28, 2025, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including non-compliance with legal standards and issuance of certificates in unsuitable conditions.

The organization was not in a system to comply with legal regulations. It issued a certificate of conformity for a vehicle in a non-compliant state due to reasons other than intentional misconduct. The vehicle that received the certificate had defects in inspection and maintenance.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Saito Automotive Works from July 17 to August 5, 2025, due to violations including failure to maintain compliance systems and improper issuance of certificates for two vehicles not meeting safety standards.

1. Not having a system in place to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued certificates of conformity for two vehicles while they were non-compliant with safety standards, due to reasons other than intentional misconduct. 3. Issued certificates of conformity for one vehicle without conducting part of the inspection, due to reasons other than intentional misconduct.

Nagoya Subaru Motor Co., Ltd. had its safety certification suspension period from July 15 to August 3, 2025, due to falsification in maintenance records, as per the Road Transport Vehicle Act.

Falsification of designated maintenance records

Issued a certificate of conformity for vehicle types outside the scope of their authorized operations.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of vehicle compliance certificates to Nets Toyota Saitama Co., Ltd. from July 1 to October 8, 2025, due to violations including incomplete inspections, false records, and issuing certificates for unauthorized vehicle types.

The violations include failing to perform part of the inspection and maintenance before issuing the certificate of conformity, falsification of designated maintenance records, and issuing certificates of conformity for vehicle types outside the scope of their authorized operations. Contact: Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The Kanto Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of vehicle compliance certificates to Netz Toyota Higashi Saitama Co., Ltd. from July 1 to August 4, 2025, due to the issuance of certificates for vehicle types outside their authorized scope, in violation of Article 94-8, Paragraph 1, Item 3 of the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

Violations include failure to establish a compliance system, knowingly issuing certificates of conformity for vehicles not meeting safety standards, issuing certificates without completing inspections (for 5 vehicles) due to reasons other than intent, falsification of designated maintenance records, and partial omissions or errors in the records.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Suzuyo Auto Tech Service Co., Ltd. from June 25 to August 3, 2025, due to violations including failure to maintain compliance systems, falsification of maintenance records, and improper issuance of safety certificates for 6 vehicles.

1. Conducted illegal modifications. 2. Lacked a system to comply with legal regulations. Contact: Hokuriku Shinetsu Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Security Division, 025-285-9155 (extension 3624).

Nagano Hino Motor Co., Ltd. has had its safety compliance certificate suspended from June 10 to June 29, 2025, by the Hokuriku Shinetsu Transport Bureau due to unauthorized modifications and lack of compliance systems.

The violations include falsification of inspection and issuance dates on the certificate of conformity, issuing certificates without conducting the necessary inspections (not due to intentional acts), falsification of the designated maintenance record book, partial omission or errors in the record book, issuance of certificates for vehicle types outside the designated scope, and failure to submit change notifications. The responsible department is the Maintenance Division of the Automobile Safety and Technical Department, Kanto Transport Bureau, contact number 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

Chubu Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. had its safety certification suspension period from May 28 to August 30, 2025, due to issuing certificates in non-compliance with safety standards and errors in maintenance records, as determined by the Kanto Transportation Bureau.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Chubu Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. for 90 days from May 28 to August 25, 2025, due to violations including falsification of inspection dates, incomplete records, and unauthorized issuance of certificates.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Chubu Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. from May 28 to August 25, 2025, due to violations including incomplete vehicle inspections and falsification of maintenance records.

Kobitruck Co., Ltd. had its vehicle safety certification suspension period from May 27 to August 19, 2025, due to violations including inadequate compliance systems, improper issuance of safety certificates, and record-keeping errors, as determined by the Chubu Transport Bureau.

Flex Corporation's vehicle maintenance facility in Chiba was suspended from issuing vehicle compliance certificates from May 27 to June 30, 2025, due to violations including issuing certificates in cases of illegal modifications and incorrect record-keeping.

The violations include: lack of a compliance system with legal regulations; issuance of certificates of conformity for 21 vehicles despite non-compliance with safety standards not due to intentional acts; issuance of a certificate of conformity for 1 vehicle without conducting part of the inspection, not due to intentional acts; issuance of a certificate of conformity for 1 vehicle despite differences in vehicle identity; and partial omissions or errors in the designated maintenance records.

1. Issued a certificate of conformity in a state of illegal modification. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity to vehicles with differing identities. 3. Omitted or incorrectly recorded information in the designated maintenance record book. Contact: Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The Kanto Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Watanabe Motor Co., Ltd. from May 23 to June 6, 2025, due to the issuance of a compliance certificate to a vehicle with differing identification.

Issued a certificate of conformity for vehicles with differing identities.

Failure to establish a system to comply with laws; issued a compliance certificate for a vehicle with differing identity; incomplete or incorrect entries in designated maintenance records; did not retain designated maintenance records for two years; issued a compliance certificate during a period when compulsory insurance was not in effect for some duration of the vehicle's validity period after certificate issuance.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of vehicle compliance certificates to株式会社ネクステージ from May 10 to May 24, 2025, due to violations including non-compliance with legal requirements, improper issuance of certificates, record-keeping issues, and issuance during periods of uninsured vehicle liability.

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Intentionally not conducting part of the inspection and issuing a certificate of conformity. 3. Issuing a certificate of conformity for vehicles with differing identities. 4. Falsification in the designated maintenance record book.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau suspended the issuance of vehicle compliance certificates to Wako Motoren Corporation from April 11 to May 15, 2025, due to violations including non-compliance with legal procedures, falsification of maintenance records, and improper issuance of certificates.

The Kinki Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to Iguchi Motors from April 9 to September 10, 2025, due to violations including non-compliance with legal requirements, false records, and improper vehicle modifications.

The violations include failure to establish a compliance system, issuing safety certificates with unauthorized modifications, incorrect recording of inspection dates on safety certificates, issuing certificates without conducting parts of the inspection intentionally or unintentionally, falsification and errors in designated maintenance records.

The entity was not in a system compliant with legal regulations; there were omissions and errors in the designated maintenance records; and a safety compliance certificate was issued during some periods when compulsory automobile liability insurance had not been obtained, despite the vehicle's inspection validity period still being in effect.

The Kyushu Transport Bureau suspended the issuance of safety compliance certificates to NEX JAPAN Inc. from April 7 to May 6, 2025, due to violations including non-compliance with legal regulations, incomplete or incorrect maintenance records, and issuance of certificates despite lack of compulsory insurance coverage during some periods.

1. Not having a system in place to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued certificates of conformity without conducting part of the inspection, other than intentionally, for one vehicle. 3. Issued certificates of conformity to two vehicles with differing identities.