Honda Turns to Autoliv for Replacement Air-Bag Inflators
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Honda Motor Co. signaled a growing rift in its more than 50-year relationship with air-bag maker Takata Corp., as the automaker struggles to contain a crisis that’s killed five motorists in its cars.
Honda turned to Stockholm-based Autoliv Inc. to supply replacement parts for recalled vehicles and is negotiating with Japan’s Daicel Corp. on securing more of the components. The carmaker also volunteered to a nationwide recall to replace driver-side safety devices, hours after Takata snubbed a deadline set by the U.S. auto regulator to take similar action.