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The USA is recalling a record 34 million cars because of faulty airbags. It is the biggest recall in US history. Takata, the maker of the airbags, said the bags are defective and should be replaced. Takata said the airbags open too quickly and this can make broken glass or bits of metal to fly into the faces of drivers or passengers. Eleven models of car have the bags. The faulty airbags have been linked to six deaths and over 100 injuries.

A US government spokesman said: "Today is a major step forward for public safety. [We are] taking the proactive steps necessary to ensure that defective [airbags] are replaced with safe ones as quickly as possible." Takata's CEO said: "We are pleased to have reached this agreement…which represents a clear path forward." The recall will cost Takata and its customers up to $5 billion. The company will still make a profit this year.