GM recalls nearly 1 million vehicles over faulty air bag inflators
Vehicle safety regulators are pressing ARC Automotive to recall of 67 million air bag inflators linked with two deaths.
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Vehicle safety regulators are pressing ARC Automotive to recall of 67 million air bag inflators linked with two deaths.
Analysts had long warned that Takata could be forced into bankruptcy due to the huge cost of a deadly exploding airbag crisis.
The biggest recall in automotive history involving exploding air bags is causing lots of confusion for consumers. With nearly 34 million airbags needing to be replaced, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that most drivers don't even know if their vehicle is affected and likely won't know for some time.
It's now the largest auto recall in U.S. history. Nearly 34 million airbags were declared defective today by the Japanese company that made them. This is an expansion of a previous recall and comes after a year of back and forth between safety regulators and the world's largest airbag manufacturer, Takata Corp.
At about 8:46 a.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Police say officers responded to a radio call in the area of 700 S. Front Street for thefts from vehicles.
While the US auto industry is flying high at sales levels not seen since 2003, recalls for potentially fatal faulty parts are at an all-time high.
Chrysler is bowing to demands from U.S. safety regulators, and will add about 179,000 vehicles to a recall list for air bags that could explode with too much force.
Thinking a new car would make a great holiday gift? Don't pay more for extras that aren't extra.
The federal government is demanding that the auto industry recall millions of additional cars equipped with faulty air bags that can injure -- and even kill -- a driver.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds there's lots of confusion over which vehicles are actually considered unsafe.
Toyota is recalling 803,000 vehicles in the U.S. because their air bags or power steering could stop working.
Philadelphia opens 20 new warming centers to help people in need while the city is under a Code Blue alert.
Rivers Casino customers could be entitled to financial compensation after the company fell victim to a data breach that compromised thousands of people's personal information.
President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.
Rep. Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia was reelected as the Pennsylvania House Speaker after the GOP floor leader bowed out.
Fans of the Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies need to stock up if they want the sweet treats; the varieties are being retired this year.
Sean Higgins appeared in court in Salem County, New Jersey, to be arraigned on charges for the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Philadelphia opens 20 new warming centers to help people in need while the city is under a Code Blue alert.
Rivers Casino customers could be entitled to financial compensation after the company fell victim to a data breach that compromised thousands of people's personal information.
President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.
Rep. Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia was reelected as the Pennsylvania House Speaker after the GOP floor leader bowed out.
Philadelphia opens 20 new warming centers to help people in need while the city is under a Code Blue alert.
Rivers Casino customers could be entitled to financial compensation after the company fell victim to a data breach that compromised thousands of people's personal information.
Rep. Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia was reelected as the Pennsylvania House Speaker after the GOP floor leader bowed out.
Ushers at the Kimmel Center and other Ensemble Arts venues could strike as soon as Wednesday as they demand higher wages.
Police say a 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot in West Philadelphia.
Sean Higgins appeared in court in Salem County, New Jersey, to be arraigned on charges for the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's administration removed bald eagles and ospreys from the state's endangered species list following a decades-long recovery effort.
Chews Landing firefighters rescued a woman and her dogs from the icy waters of Timber Creek on Sunday.
A winter storm is set to have a major impact on the Philadelphia area and Delaware Valley Monday, with 3-5 inches of snow expected in the city and surrounding counties.
A significant winter storm is affecting Philadelphia and the surrounding areas Monday.
John Carney is ending his second term as governor a few weeks early to be sworn in as mayor of Wilmington, Delaware.
A winter storm is set to have a major impact on the Philadelphia area and Delaware Valley Monday, with 3-5 inches of snow expected in the city and surrounding counties.
A significant winter storm is affecting Philadelphia and the surrounding areas Monday.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Preparations are underway across the Tri-State area for another taste of winter.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The micro bakery gets a glow-up with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
I-95 southbound was closed in northern Delaware Wednesday morning after a fatal crash involving two paramedics and a Newark resident.
Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game skid with a 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Kellen Moore is in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles as the team's offensive coordinator.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has torn his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and won't be available for any of the postseason.
Doug Pederson is out as Jacksonville's head coach after the franchise's "best team assembled" won just four games.
The Philadelphia Eagles' run at Super Bowl LIX will depend on whether quarterback Jalen Hurts has recovered from his concussion.
Ushers at the Kimmel Center and other Ensemble Arts venues could strike as soon as Wednesday as they demand higher wages.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Nancy Marie Gilliam, who was once nearly homeless, is nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her play "The Bookstore."
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Known for her brutally honest style, comedian Nikki Glaser took the stage Sunday as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards tonight.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A full weekend of activities will begin Friday, Jan. 17, and include artwork from emerging artists, a Sunday brunch and a discussion of the Black Panthers' legacy.
Sean Higgins appeared in court in Salem County, New Jersey, to be arraigned on charges for the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Fans can bring their dogs to Saturday's Wings game at the Wells Fargo Center. Wings captain Blaze Riorden and his dog Frankie joined CBS News Philadelphia on Tuesday to discuss the event.
Many communities in South Jersey and Delaware were still dealing with school closures and delays on Tuesday, a day after a snowstorm that dropped a wide range in amounts of snow across the Philadelphia region — with areas south of the city bearing the brunt of it. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with the latest weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Layer up if you're heading out on Tuesday – it's going to be a cold and blustery day with feels-like temperatures struggling to make it out of the teens. The rest of the work week remains cold and windy but generally dry, with some sunshine likely each day.