Honda says fatal crash involved Takata air bag inflator rupture

Reuters
An airbag logo is seen on a steering wheel of Honda Motor Co's all-new hybrid sedan "Grace", which installed the airbag made by Takata Corp, during its unveiling event in Tokyo December 1, 2014. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

DETROIT (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co <7267.T> on Friday said it has confirmed that a Takata Corp <7312.T> air bag inflator ruptured in a Jan. 18 crash in Texas that killed the driver. Prior to this incident, Takata air bags had been linked to at least five deaths. On Thursday, Honda issued a statement about the fatal crash involving a 2002 Honda Accord with a Takata air bag but had not yet confirmed that the inflator had ruptured. (Reporting by Bernie Woodall)