Nobuhiro Chikamatsu know too well the fear and danger of Takata's faulty airbag. Chikamatsu's small car scrapping factory in Gifu, Japan warned of problems with Takata airbags long before the company's massive recall affecting 34 million cars in the U.S. alone. He has documented exploding inflators shooting out metal debris and shattering car windows since 2012. Takata executives testified before Congress Tuesday
Airbag scandal: Carmakers drop Takata airbags
As many carmakers drop Takata airbags, the Japanese company has announced that it is slashing profit forecast by 75%. CNN's Will Ripley reports on the fallout.
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Nobuhiro Chikamatsu know too well the fear and danger of Takata's faulty airbag. Chikamatsu's small car scrapping factory in Gifu, Japan warned of problems with Takata airbags long before the company's massive recall affecting 34 million cars in the U.S. alone. He has documented exploding inflators shooting out metal debris and shattering car windows since 2012. Takata executives testified before Congress Tuesday
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