If auto-maker or the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism “MLIT” in Japan determines that a vehicle or its equipment pose a safety risk or do not meet motor vehicle safety standards of Japan, the vehicle is recalled for fixing the issue. The recalls can include the vehicle, equipment such as air bags, tires, mechanical issue, brake or even a car seat. Auto manufacturing companies in Japan are required to file a detailed report of defect on a particular model.
The automobile recall is a system in which automobile manufacturers take remedial measures for defective models in order to prevent accidents, breakdowns, and pollution caused by defects in the design or production of automobiles. The automobile companies’ voluntary announced the defected model(s) or Ministry sometimes point out the defect in a model.
Japan Inspection Organization “JIO” issued Recall Verification Certificate with complete reason of recall (if any) including detail information about defected part of a vehicle. If a vehicle has not been recalled, a vehicle not recall clearance document will be issue which confirms that a vehicle is free of any kind of recalls. A Recall Clearance document is to confirm that a particular vehicle does not have any outstanding recalls or safety related issues.
Fee:
PDF by Email: Japanese Yen 10,000 per certificate (currency exchange rate)
Hard copy by speed courier: Japanese Yen 15,000 per certificate (currency exchange rate)
Fee is accepted by Credit card.
Procedure:
- Fill-up the Application form by click here.
- The verification for the certificate from relevant agencies/authorities in Japan will take 5-8 working days.
- Certificate will be sent by Email attachment soon after verification process is completed.
- If required, hard copy also can be sent by speed courier to overseas address, and by Japan post or Takkyubin to a local address in Japan.
How to pay fee:
Fee is accepted by credit card.
Accepted Credit cards: Visa card, Master card, JCB card, American Express, Diners Card.
For fee payment by credit card, click credit card icon at below:
Send inquiry for vehicle recall verification certificate by Email: inquiry@japaninspection.org