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May 20, 2015

Airbag Recall Doubled to 34 Million 
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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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