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U.S. reports fifth Takata airbag inflator death in '22; owners pressed to complete repairs

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By:
DAVID SHEPARDSON
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By:
Reuters
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December 19, 2022 04:24 PM

WASHINGTON -- U.S. auto safety regulators confirmed a fifth Takata airbag inflator crash death in 2022 and reiterated urgent calls for owners to get repairs.

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