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Nineteenth U.S. death tied to Takata airbag reported in S.C.

Takata airbag
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DAVID SHEPARDSON
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Reuters
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April 22, 2021 11:15 AM

WASHINGTON -- Honda Motor Co. said on Wednesday it had confirmed the 19th U.S. death tied to a ruptured Takata airbag inflator since 2009 -- and the 16th in one of its vehicles.

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