Takata, others place profits above safety.

The Detroit Free Press (1/4, Witsil, 1.15M) reports, “Takata’s cover-up that as many as 70 million of its airbags were potentially lethal was among the worst cases of corporate misconduct in last year, according to the American Association for Justice.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, new testing has led Takata to issue recalls on another 2.7 million air bag inflators. The AAJ also reported other companies that exhibited egregious conduct such as United Airlines, Monsanto, Wells Fargo, Fox News, Equifax, McKesson, Wall Street banks, and Johnson & Johnson

Ram issues recall on 1.5 million trucks over shifter issues.

The New York Daily News (1/3, Tavares, 3.34M) reports, “Ram issued a recall of almost 1.5 million trucks in the U.S. due to a faulty interlock in the transmission.” The issue can cause the vehicle to shift from park without using the key, or applying the brake. Owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for more information on the recall.