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The USA is recalling a 34 million cars because of airbag safety . It is the biggest in US history. Takata, the of the airbags, has said that the bags are and should be repaired or replaced. A spokesman from Takata said the airbags open too , which can cause broken bits of glass or metal to be shot into the of drivers or passengers. Eleven different of car have the bags. It follows other recalls from Japanese car . The faulty airbags have been linked to six deaths and over 100 .

The US Department for Transportation said: "Today is a step forward for public . The department…is taking the proactive steps to ensure that defective [airbags] are replaced with ones as quickly as , and that the risks are addressed first." Takata's CEO said: "We are pleased to have reached this …which represents a path forward." The recall will cost the company and its up to $5 billion. Despite this, the CEO said he expects the company will make a this year.

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