Following this accident, similar coasters at other Japanese parks were voluntarily shut down and inspected to see if they could also have the same axle flaw. Expoland was cited by authorities for faulty maintenance when similar axle cracks were found on a second train a month later.
Following this incident, other amusement park coasters in Japan were voluntarily shut down and inspected to determine if they also had the same axle flaw. Expoland was penalized by authorities for inadequate maintenance when similar axle cracks were discovered on a second train a month later.