Skinner said that overall Takata's corporate organization and processes are fairly strong, but could become more rigorous if the panel's views are implemented.
"We expect Takata to implement our recommendation," he said.
"It's clear that they need to take some steps and it appears that they are committed to do so."
Takata continues to face various probes internationally into the airbag problem even as it struggles to help replace those already installed in millions of cars by most of the world's largest automakers.