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Airbag Recall Doubled to 34 Million

HeadlineMay 20, 2015

The Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata has doubled its recall to nearly 34 million vehicles, the largest in U.S. history. The airbags can explode when activated, spraying occupants with sharp metal fragments. The defect has been linked to six deaths and dozens of injuries. Ten automakers have recalled vehicles in the U.S. so far.

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