Safety

* Honda says won't use Takata front air bag inflators * U.S. imposes fine of $70 mln, could be more * Takata shares close down 13.4 pct, briefly down 20 pct * Takata CEO says to phase out ammonium nitrate (Recasts, adding more Honda comment, Toyota, Nissan, analyst. Changes slug, pvs USA-TAKATA/) By Naomi Tajitsu and David Morgan...More

A Japanese newspaper reports the auto supplier will pay $70 million to U.S. regulators and car owners in a settlement stemming from defective airbags blamed for several deaths...More

(Adds more details on the recalls) Oct 30 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said it was recalling nearly 900,000 vehicles around the world to fix issues related to airbag deployment and anti-lock braking systems. The company said it was recalling 284,089 model-year 2003 Jeep Liberty and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees SUVs in the United States to replace some components linked to the deployment of airbags. The company said it was aware of seven injuries related to the problem but no accidents. (http://bit.ly/1Mx9w8P)...More

(Adds details) Oct 27 (Reuters) - General Motors Co said it is recalling about 1.3 million older model cars in the United States to fix oil leakages that pose a fire hazard. The company said drops of oil may be deposited on the hot exhaust manifold through hard braking, possibly leading to engine compartment fires. The recall affects sedans and coupes from 1997 to 2004 model years, GM said, adding that it was aware of post-repair fires in some vehicles but no crashes or fatalities....More