US Agency Warns Nearly 8 Million Car Owners To Get Air Bags Fixed
The inflator mechanisms in the air bags can rupture, causing metal fragments to fly out when the bags are deployed in crashes.
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The inflator mechanisms in the air bags can rupture, causing metal fragments to fly out when the bags are deployed in crashes.
A day after the federal government issued a rare and urgent safety warning for millions of cars, KCAL9 has learned that a defective air bag may be to blame for the 2013 death of a Rosemead man.
General Motors, Toyota, and Honda have each indicated what the future holds for automobiles, announcing upcoming automated models of their vehicles.
As the auto industry strives to sustain its post-recession comeback, car companies are resorting to tactics that some experts warn will lead to trouble down the road.
Police Tuesday were looking for a man accused of exposing himself to others at the Baldwin Hills Overlook.
GM is on track to break the American automaker record for the most recalls in a single year, ever.
Honda is recalling 24,889 Odyssey minivans from the 2014 model year because their side air bags may not deploy during a crash.
The victim was thrown from his bike and then run over by the truck.
Honda Motor Co. is recalling 886,815 Odyssey minivans in the U.S. because a fuel pump cover can deteriorate and cause a fuel leak.
A land speed racer lost control of his vehicle at 185 miles per hour while attempting to set a world record over the weekend—and it was all caught on camera.
A 39-year-old pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, authorities said Saturday.
A coroner confirmed Monday that a body found inside a car in a New Orleans bayou over the weekend was that of a missing teacher from Long Beach.
The Helpful Honda guys are at it again . . . this time surprising drivers with free gas Friday and on Memorial Day!
Police are looking for the suspect who opened fire on a father and his 6-year-old son in Costa Mesa Thursday afternoon.
Six automakers, including Toyota, Honda and Nissan, are recalling nearly 3.4 million older-model vehicles worldwide because of defective air bags that can send shrapnel flying into the passenger compartment.
Police Tuesday are looking for a mystery driver who may have been involved in a crash that killed two men in Laguna Beach.
A street race that led to a crash in South Los Angeles left two people with major injuries early Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Floats from the 124th Tournament of Roses Parade will be on display for the public to enjoy through Wednesday.
A three-year-old girl was killed and eight other people injured in a two-vehicle crash in Nuevo, according to authorities.
Authorities have determined that a Temecula man ran a red light and killed an elderly couple in Temecula Saturday.
Honda is recalling 600,000 Accord midsize cars in the U.S. and Canada to fix a faulty power steering hose that can leak fluid and cause a fire.
Gas prices are still well above $4 a gallon at most stations across Southern California, but Honda's Guys In Blue are helping alleviate pain at the pump.
Honda is recalling 172,000 vehicles due to potentially faulty doors that may not close properly.
Authorities Wednesday are expected to speak out about a viral video of an apparent beating along Interstate 5.
Los Angeles Police Department officers opened fire on a shooting suspect in South Los Angeles, leading to a chase that ended with two people being taken into custody Thursday evening.
A woman was found dead at a bus stop in the central Los Angeles area Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Flames ripped through the building that was once the historic Morrison Hotel in downtown Los Angeles Thursday, with several dozen people inside managing to escape before firefighters put out the blaze.
The medical examiner's office has identified a man and woman who were found fatally shot inside an Altadena home.
A man was rescued from a hillside in Calabasas after his car went 200 feet over the roadway.
Los Angeles Police Department officers opened fire on a shooting suspect in South Los Angeles, leading to a chase that ended with two people being taken into custody Thursday evening.
A woman was found dead at a bus stop in the central Los Angeles area Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Flames ripped through the building that was once the historic Morrison Hotel in downtown Los Angeles Thursday, with several dozen people inside managing to escape before firefighters put out the blaze.
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
The medical examiner's office has identified a man and woman who were found fatally shot inside an Altadena home.
Los Angeles Police Department officers opened fire on a shooting suspect in South Los Angeles, leading to a chase that ended with two people being taken into custody Thursday evening.
A woman was found dead at a bus stop in the central Los Angeles area Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Flames ripped through the building that was once the historic Morrison Hotel in downtown Los Angeles Thursday, with several dozen people inside managing to escape before firefighters put out the blaze.
The medical examiner's office has identified a man and woman who were found fatally shot inside an Altadena home.
A man was rescued from a hillside in Calabasas after his car went 200 feet over the roadway.
"It's a felony?" A recently viral video shows the moments that two shoplifters discuss Proposition 36, one of the new laws in effect in California that now makes stealing a felony, all while sitting handcuffed in the back of a police car.
Undercover police saw 43-year-old Anthony Hanzal steal multiple boxes of Legos before leaving a grocery store in Fullerton, prompting what ended up being a deadly pursuit on Dec. 18.
It happened at around 4:20 p.m. near Orangewood Avenue and Court Street, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started this week.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The crash happened just after 1 p.m. on northbound lanes near Rainbow Valley Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Deputies were dispatched to a crash in the 13000 block of Leota Court at around 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, according to a statement from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Four people, two of which were juveniles, were arrested in San Bernardino County after allegedly trying to carjack a person during a road rage incident in early December.
The scam is targeting attendees of the Mission Inn's beloved Festival of Lights, which features millions of holiday lights adorning the historic hotel.
The blaze, which spread quickly, caused more than$100,000 worth of damage to equipment inside of the facility, deputies said.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
President Biden vetoed an effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying "hurried action" by the House left important questions unanswered.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Tomas Hertl scored a go-ahead goal in the third period, Adin Hill made 31 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-1.
The Detroit Pistons held off the Los Angeles Lakers 117-114 to sweep the clubs' season series.
Norman Powell scored 29 points, including four in the final 25 seconds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Buehler's deal is reportedly worth $21.05 million for the 2025 season.
Southern California jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll on Monday after edging UConn.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Christiana Duarte was working for the Los Angeles kings back in 2017 when she was tragically killed in the 2017 Las Vegas Harvest Festival shooting. Her family and the Kings have a tradition of making blankets for the homeless every year as a way of keeping her memory alive. Chris Hayre went to check it out.
Annabelle Chang is the teenage owner of a small bookstore in Studio City, where customers can find readings by authors and a vast selection of the young adult genre. Her store is one of a growing number of small, locally owned bookstores as these retailers are flourishing once again. This year, Barnes & Noble opened dozens of new stores after shuttering at least 160 locations before 2020. Joy Benedict reports for KCAL News.
A woman was found dead at a bus stop in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of central Los Angeles, according to LAPD.
Drones were used by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to locate an elderly man who went missing in Malibu.
More human remains have been found near the Palos Verdes coastline, not far from where two fisherman went missing. Their boat was found crashed and washed ashore in the area while the search continued earlier this week. The remains have not been identified so it remains unclear whether they are tied to the boat crash and disappearance of the two men.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
