WHDH 7News At Noon November 3, 2015
Reporter 70 million in fines. The massive air bag recall affected more than 34 million vehicles in america and another 7 million have been recalled worldwide. At least six deaths have been blamed on the defective air bags. Investigators say defective inflaters could potentially cause the air bags to explode. Sending shrapnel into drivers and passengers. Takata which has struggled to get replacement air bags said cars in high humidity should be a top priority. Moisture plays a role in triggering the ruptures. The air bagmaker will face 130 million in fines if it violates the settlement agreemen...