BMW recalling more than 196,000 cars in U.S. over potential fire risk
Tens of thousands of BMW vehicles, and some Toyotas, are being recalled due to an engine starter relay that can corrode, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Tens of thousands of BMW vehicles, and some Toyotas, are being recalled due to an engine starter relay that can corrode, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fraud and theft ring operated in central Pennsylvania and used vehicles stolen from Florida
Improper installation of electrical component in affected cars could expose it to water, raising risk of "thermal event," the recall states.
BMW says faulty airbags on some vehicles could rupture in a crash, spraying the driver and passengers with metal fragments.
A new and distinct problem has been discovered in air bags made by the now bankrupt company Takata which has led to at least one death.
BMW is adding nearly 185,000 vehicles in the U.S. to a 2017 recall for possible engine fires.
A car accident in the Strip District closed a heavily traveled road Christmas morning.
BMW is recalling more than 1.4 million cars and SUVs in two U.S. recalls due to the risk of fires under the hood.
BMW is recalling more than 85,000 SUVs in the U.S. because a mat that detects front-seat passengers can fail, meaning the air bag might not inflate in a crash.
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The manufacturer of faulty and dangerous airbags is having difficulty supplying replacement parts.
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.
A defect in the devices can possibly kill or injure the driver or passengers. Is your car on the list?
The inflator mechanisms in the air bags can rupture, causing metal fragments to fly out when the bags are deployed in crashes.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued an urgent plea to more than 4.7 million car owners whose air bag inflators have been recalled to get them repaired.
U.S. safety regulators are warning owners of more than 4.7 million vehicles that have been recalled for air bag problems to get them repaired immediately.
Plug-In 2014, the premiere electric vehicle conference in the nation, began on Monday at the San Jose Convention Center with those in attendance discussing and debating the future of plug-in cars.
BMW is expanding a recall of its most popular models to fix a growing air bag problem that is hitting much of the auto industry.
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala is the only non-luxury car to earn the highest rating in tests of high-tech crash prevention systems.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted a new round of tests on Auto-Breaking Systems.
The 2014 vehicle dependability study by JD Power and Associates says the number of owner-reported problems of 3-year-old cars, trucks and SUVs has increased six percent since last year.
A high speed police chase came to a crashing end in Baldwin early Friday morning.
A water main break sent debris and rocks shooting down a Crafton street Thursday morning.
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Being named a Consumer Reports top pick vehicle doesn't come easy.
A man was charged after a missing 15-year-old from West Virginia was found in North Carolina, police said.
A man is charged with starting four fires in Indiana County that police said caused nearly $2.5 million in damage.
Eury Pérez allowed three hits over seven innings, Esteury Ruiz homered and the Miami Marlins beat Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Tuesday night.
No one won the Powerball jackpot on Monday night, but a ticket bought in Westmoreland County picked up $150,000.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
A local family is warning other dog owners about a potentially deadly fungal infection that took the life of their beloved German shepherd.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
For the second time in just over a year, first responders at the The North Fayette Township Volunteer Fire Department helped save a child who was choking.
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A man was charged after a missing 15-year-old from West Virginia was found in North Carolina, police said.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
Our friends at Neighborhood Ford Store chose one lucky winner to give away the Pirates Ford F-150 Truck!
Rania's showing off some dishes that will be featured at the Garden in the Park event!
Watch as Heather and David try to guess the value of Pittsburgh antiques!
Plato's Closet of Bridgeville shows us how to get affordable fashion on a budget this school year!
Daisy is getting a preview of Bloomfield's Little Italy Days celebration happening this week!
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Eury Pérez allowed three hits over seven innings, Esteury Ruiz homered and the Miami Marlins beat Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Visit Pittsburgh said that the NFL draft brought a record 805,000 people to the city for the three-day event.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Our friends at Neighborhood Ford Store chose one lucky winner to give away the Pirates Ford F-150 Truck!
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children. The state sued TikTok, the massive platform that it said nearly 100 million Americans use every day. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
Chronic absenteeism may be the biggest problem facing Pittsburgh Public Schools and other urban districts. Last year in Pittsburgh, 32% of students were chronically absent, missing 18 or more days of school. KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.
A family in South Buffalo Township is looking for its missing bull and warning people in the area to be on the lookout. KDKA's Josh Taylor reports.
The owner of Aggie's Country Market says she, her husband and their three dogs are lucky to be alive after a fire ripped through the store on Monday morning. KDKA's Chris DeRose reports.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
