Honda May Face Record Fine for Underreporting Claims

Honda failed to report over 1700 injury or death claims related to its vehicles to US regulators. This oversight was uncovered during an investigation into airbag manufacturer Takata. As a result, Honda could face fines up to $35 million. The company attributes the failure to inadvertent data entry or computer programming errors.

What did Honda fail to report regarding claims?

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What triggered the investigation into Honda's reporting practices?

What is the potential fine that Honda could face?

What reasons did Honda give for the reporting errors?