Honda’s desertion was significant as it led analysts to openly question Takata’s ability to survive. (Photo: Thinkstock)

(Bloomberg) — Takata Corp. is bracing for further defections after Honda Motor Co., its top customer, began turning its back on the distressed Japanese air-bag maker.

Mazda Motor Corp. said on Thursday its new cars will no longer use Takata air-bag inflators linked to scores of injuries and seven deaths in the U.S., while Subaru-maker Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. are considering the same. The comments follow Honda’s decision to stop using Takata inflators in new models and its accusation that the company manipulated test data, triggering a record two-day, 35%, rout for Takata’s shares.

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