U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday criticized Japanese supplier Takata Corp for resisting a call by regulators to expand nationwide its regional recall of driver-side air bags that can potentially rupture upon deployment, shooting metal shards into vehicles, Reuters reported. The hearing by a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee comes after Takata told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday that current data does not support the need for such an expanded recall. It also said it was surprised by the agency's request because a defect investigation has not been concluded. -- SPA 20:18 LOCAL TIME 17:18 GMT تغريد
