(2)Mitsubishi Fuso suspends shipments of some large trucks

(2)Mitsubishi Fuso suspends shipments of some large trucks

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Wilfried Porth (L) bows in a gesture of apology at a press conference March 29 after he was questioned by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport over the company's delayed reports on the fires caused by defective parts. Forth said later the company has suspended shipments of large trucks of the same type as those that caught fire in December and January.

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