U.S. Widens Takata Investigation

The video discusses Takata's regulatory challenges and the massive recall of its airbag inflators due to safety concerns. Initially, Takata had a positive relationship with the US regulator NHTSA, but the company's piecemeal approach to recalls led to a loss of confidence. Over 28 million inflators have been recalled, with potential for 90 million more. Takata faces financial difficulties and needs automaker support to manage recall costs and restructure.

What was the initial relationship between Takata and the US regulator, NHTSA?

• Hostile and confrontational

• Positive and cooperative

• Indifferent and neutral

• Competitive and aggressive

How many inflators have been recalled for US vehicles alone?

• More than 28 million

• Exactly 50 million

• Over 100 million

• Less than 10 million

What is the potential number of additional inflators that could be recalled according to Reuters?

• 120 million

• 10 million

• 50 million

• 90 million

Why can't Takata cover the costs of recalling all the inflators by itself?

• It is not a large enough company

• It has already gone bankrupt

• It has been banned from operating

• It has no support from automakers

What is Takata's plan to manage the recall costs?

• Increase product prices

• Seek government bailout

• Sell the company

• Collaborate with automakers for cost-sharing