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Honda at top of list of high-risk vehicles in recall of Takata air bags

The Japan automaker has nine models on list, followed by Fiat Chrysler with seven.

By Shawn Selby | Updated on November 20, 2015
Honda has nine models on the list of vehicles with the top priority for air bag recall and replacement. (Photo: Koji Sasahara/AP Photo)

Cars and trucks from the 2008 model year or older that were originally sold or registered in high humidity areas along the U.S. Gulf Coast are getting top priority for repairs as the government commences the massive Takata air bag inflator recall, the Associated Press reported Thursday

Honda Motor Co. leads all automakers with nine models designated as having the highest risk from air bag inflators that can explode with too much force, spewing metal shrapnel into drivers and passengers. Fiat Chrysler was second with seven.

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