Takata, though, is on shakier financial ground than G.M., which in February had $25 billion in cash, thanks in part to a $49 billion taxpayer bailout in 2009. As the airbag recalls have grown into the largest automotive recall in American history, Takata's share price has plunged almost 44 percent in the last year. In May, the company suspended dividend payments to investors. Analysts have warned that considerable uncertainty remains over Takata's finances. The supplier has said that it is unable to estimate the penalties from lawsuits filed by victims, and has not put aside funds to cover them, though it has earmarked about $775 million to deal with recalls.