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.
Watch CBS News
The inflator mechanisms in the air bags can rupture, causing metal fragments to fly out when the bags are deployed in crashes.
Officials are trying to spread the word about dangerous airbags in recalled cars amid word that the U.S. government is adding more than 3 million vehicles to the warning about faulty air bags that have the potential to kill or injure drivers or passengers in a crash.
More than 20 million vehicles in the U.S. are on the road with defective air bags which could possibly kill or injure drivers or passengers if they are involved in a crash.
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.
BMW is expanding a recall of its most popular models to fix an air bag problem that is hitting much of the global auto industry.
A bicyclist on his way to work was killed Sunday night when police say a driver struck him and then fled.
GM is on track to break the American automaker record for the most recalls in a single year, ever.
Tony Kanaan will make his debut with Target/Chip Ganassi Racing in Sunday's season-opening IndyCar race, and expectations will be high for the defending Indianapolis 500 winner.
onda Motor Co. has topped the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles.
More than three million Toyota, Honda and Nissan vehicles are being recalled for air bags that may explode.
A braking problem has prompted Honda to recall nearly a quarter of a million vehicles worldwide.
Honda's Pilot SUV is being investigated by U.S. safety officials for brake problems.
New regulations for fuel economy will save families up to $7,400 over the life of a vehicle, according to the Obama administration.
"I never want to drive anything else ever again. I love my car!" - Dalva and her Honda Civic
One person was killed Friday morning when a Honda CRV and an Acura sedan collided in the 3800 block of West Commercial Boulevard in Tamarac.
"My birthday! I woke up and there was the car." - Jonah and his Honda Civic
"Parenting magazine had said the Honda Accord was among the safest and best family cars of 2009." - Beverly and her Honda Accord
Honda is recalling nearly 46,000 Odyssey minivans because the rear doors can fall on people unexpectedly, and have on at least two occasions.
Miami-Dade Police released the sketch of a man they say sexually assaulted a woman as she was stopped on the side of the road.
Ft. Lauderdale based AutoNation Inc. said Tuesday its new vehicle sales fell 3 percent in August.
Honda is recalling about 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. to update the software on the automatic transmission to decrease the possibility of transmission damage.
Honda Motor Co. is expanding a recall so it can check the driver's air bags on another 833,000 vehicles for a possible defect.
South Florida Honda and Acura dealerships have received word that the company is suspending May orders for their Japan-made vehicles due to the recent earthquake and tsunami.
Honda is recalling 97,000 of its popular Fit models over concerns they could have an engine problem.
