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Takata shares drop after 10th death linked to airbags

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Japanese auto parts manufacturer Takata's shares dropped around 10 percent in Tokyo on Monday following an announcement by U.S. regulators that another 5 million vehicles would be recalled after a 10th death was linked to the company's faulty airbags.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expands a recall that already affected at least 19 million cars from such automakers as Ford, Nissan and Toyota.

"Our heartfelt condolences go out to the driver's family," Takata said in a statement on the latest death. "We are cooperating fully with regulators and our automotive customers and continue to take aggressive action to advance vehicle safety, including through our ongoing testing efforts, replacement kit production and raising consumer awareness of recalled vehicles."

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