The massive Takata airbag recall became a two-edged sword for Volkswagen

Thomson Reuters DETROIT (AP) -- Volkswagen resisted U.S. government efforts to recall more cars and trucks to fix potentially deadly Takata air bags - telling safety regulators that a recall isn't necessary. But the German automaker, already in hot water with the government for cheating on U.S. pollution tests, eventually agreed to the recall, according to documents posted Friday on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. Volkswagen AG is recalling about 850,000 Audi and VW v...