KUALA LUMPUR (April 30): Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has come out to say that there will be no recall of its Perodua Axia model, as it is deemed safe for driving. “We wish to offer some background, insight and perspective on the nature of this announcement, especially in reference to the new Perodua Axia,” Perodua president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said in a statement on Sunday (April 30) evening. He explained: “Perodua engaged Daihatsu to carry out safety testing for the new Perodua Axia in Japan, which was witnessed by relevant authorities and agencies for their respective assessment. “We were assured that despite the revelation by Daihatsu, the UN-R95 certification given to the Perodua Axia is intact. This means that the Perodua Axia is safe for driving and no recall will be issued, nor will Perodua stop delivery of this new model to our valued customers.”Zainal Abidin apologised for the distress the matter had caused its customers.

Source: The Edge Markets April 30, 2023 19:30 UTC