Honda Driver Death in Malaysia Adds to Takata Air Bag Fatalities
- As many as 16 motorists have died in U.S., Malaysia, India
- Takata seeking buyers amid biggest auto industry recall ever
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Honda Motor Co. said a driver died after a Takata Corp. air bag ruptured during a crash last week in Malaysia, lifting the number of fatalities tied to the devices to at least 16 worldwide.
The driver’s 2009 Honda City had been recalled in July 2015 and a repair was never completed, Honda’s Malaysia unit said in an e-mailed statement. Honda confirmed the air bag ruptured with police, though an official cause of death hasn’t been determined, the company said.