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A Massive Airbag Recall... Is Your Car at Risk?

A recall of millions of automobiles in the United States could get much bigger. So far 30 million cars and trucks have already been identified as having faulty, potentially deadly airbags. And federal officials say the maker of those bags, Takata, may have to recall tens of millions more.

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By Steve Chiotakis • Apr 22, 2016 • 8m Listen

A recall of millions of automobiles in the United States could get much bigger. So far 30 million cars and trucks have already been identified as having faulty, potentially deadly airbags. And federal officials say the maker of those bags, Takata, may have to recall tens of millions more.

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    Steve Chiotakis

    Afternoon News Anchor

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    Tod Mesirow

    KCRW car, science, and tech contributor

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