U.S. Orders Up to 40 Million More Takata AirBags Recalled
- NHTSA move doubles recall that was already biggest in history
- Automobiles will be recalled in five phases through 2019
U.S. Doubles Takata Air Bag Recall
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Takata Corp. has been ordered to replace as many as 40 million additional air bags linked to deadly malfunctions, more than doubling what was already the biggest auto recall in U.S. history and putting more pressure on the troubled parts maker whose stock has plunged.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall Wednesday after a week of leaks and weeks of discussions with the company. The action will include all air-bag inflators that don’t have a desiccant to reduce moisture, a factor thought to contribute to misfires that spray bits of metal into the passenger compartment.