U.S. confirms recall of 35 million-40 million Takata air bag inflators

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A sign with the Takata logo is seen outside the Takata Corporation building in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. May 20, 2015. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
A sign with the Takata logo is seen outside the Takata Corporation building in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. May 20, 2015. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo

(Reuters) The U.S. Transportation Department confirmed on Wednesday that automakers will recall another 35 million to 40 million U.S. air bag inflators installed by Takata Corp by 2019.

The government confirmed figures reported by Reuters Tuesday about the expansion of what is already the largest ever U.S. auto safety recall. Previously, 14 automakers had recalled 24 million vehicles with 28.8 million inflators linked to at least 11 deaths.