Handlebar Dangers Prompt Large Recall Of Several Motorcycle Models
Nearly 20,000 Honda motorcycles are being recalled over a loose screw that could interfere with steering, federal officials said.
American Honda Motor Co. issued the recall for 19,406 motorcycles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released on Thursday, March 12. The issue affects certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 models.
The handlebar lock screw in the recalled motorcycles may loosen and detach, according to the NHTSA.
"A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury,"…
Young EMT Killed In Riverhead Motorcycle Crash Was Disabled Veteran Mom’s Caretaker
A young EMT and aspiring nurse is being remembered as a devoted son, brother, and friend after his life was cut short in a motorcycle crash on Long Island.
Aiden LoMele, 18, of Whitestone, Queens, was fatally injured in a collision at a busy Riverhead intersection on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as Daily Voice reported.
The crash happened around 2:20 p.m. on Center Drive, just south of West Main Street, according to Riverhead Town Police. LoMele was riding a 2022 Honda motorcycle when he stopped in front of a tractor-trailer at a red light.
When the light turned green, the truck began moving and col…
Motorcyclist Killed In Mount Airy Crash After Colliding With Car, Sheriff Says
A 43-year-old Maryland man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car in Mount Airy, authorities announced.
On Thursday, Aug. 28, at around 6:15 p.m., deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of West Ridgeville Boulevard and the Mount Airy Village Shopping Center for a reported fatal crash, officials said.
According to investigators, a Honda motorcycle traveling westbound struck a Volkswagen Jetta that was heading eastbound and attempting to make a left turn after pulling into the roadway.
The motorcyclist, identified as Nicholas Main, 43, o…
Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation
Federal investigators are looking into more than 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles after reports that their engines could suddenly fail.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into 1,410,806 Honda and Acura cars, SUVs, and minivans. The probe was opened on Wednesday, Aug. 20, according to NHTSA documents.
The issue affects several model years for the Acura TLX and MDX, as well as the Honda Pilot, Odyssey, and Ridgeline. The NHTSA said it has received hundreds of complaints involving issues with connecting rod bearings, le…
Seaside Heights Motorcyclist Killed In Parkway Crash: Njsp
A 67-year-old Seaside Heights man was killed in a motorcycle crash on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County Tuesday, Aug. 5, authorities said.
Troopers responded around 5 p.m. to a crash on the southbound side of the Parkway near milepost 89.9 in Lakewood Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said.
According to a preliminary investigation, a Honda CBR motorcycle and a Ford SUV were both traveling southbound when, in the area of milepost 89.9, "the Honda struck the rear of the Ford," Lebron said.
The motorcyclist, identified as Antonio Vinagre, 67, of Seaside Heights, was…
Newark Police Employee Arrested After Burglary, Car Theft Ring Busted: Morris County Prosecutor
Update: The story previously included an incorrect mugshot for one of the suspects. The photo has been removed. Daily Voice regrets the error.
Several people, including a Newark Police Department civilian employee, were arrested after a burglary and car theft ring that operated in North Jersey was uncovered, authorities announced Friday, July 25.
Between September and December 2024, Tyshawn Hoover, Samad Foster, Deeend Coleman-McRae, Zayanna Overby, a juvenile and others broke into homes and stole cars in numerous municipalities, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Union County Prose…
Brake Pedal Defect Prompts Massive Recall Of Honda, Acura Vehicles
More than 259,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled because their brake pedals may shift out of place, increasing crash risks, officials said.
The recall impacts about 259,033 Honda and Acura vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday, June 16. The vehicles affected include the Acura TLX, Acura MDX, and Honda Pilot.
The brake pedal pivot pin in certain vehicles wasn't properly secured during production, the NHTSA said. This could allow the brake pedal to shift sideways, making it difficult for the driver to slow down or stop the car.
Off…
Newlyweds Killed By DUI Driver In Maurice River: Police, Records
A 25-year-old Atlantic City driver was under the influence when he struck another vehicle, leaving a pair of newlyweds dead early Saturday, Feb. 22 in Cumberland County, according to state police, court records, and those who knew the victims.
Levon Woods was heading east on Route 522 in Maurice River in a Kia when he struck a westbound Honda head-on around 4:15 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said.
The crash happened near milepost 19.4, and left both the driver, Thomas Splinter, 57, and passenger, Nancy Orellana-Splinter, 29 — both of Mays Landing — deceased, Marchan sai…
Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles
Nearly 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled due to a software issue that could cause engines to lose power or stall, increasing crash risks, officials said.
Honda, which also owns Acura, announced the recall in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The 294,612 recalled vehicles include select 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S, 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot models.
A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) could cause an engine to stall or a vehicle to lose power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s…
Trio In Stolen Honda Arrested After Traffic Stop In West Hempstead: Police
A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of three Bronx residents after officers discovered the car they were traveling in was stolen, police said on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Officers pulled over a black 2017 Honda traveling northbound on Woodfield Road in West Hempstead after it made an unsafe lane change at 3:20 p.m., Fifth Squad detectives said.
During the investigation, officers determined the Honda had been reported stolen.
The driver, Brailyn Jaquez Perez, 23, of West Merrick Road, was arrested without incident, along with passengers Luis Joel Batlle Espinosa, 19, and Adamarie Burgos…
Luxury Union County Car Trafficking Ring Dismantled, Four Arrests Made, Prosecutor Says
Four teenagers were arrested on Thursday, Sept. 12 and charged for their participation in an auto theft trafficking network in North Jersey, authorities said.
Two juveniles, a 16-year-old Newark resident and a 17-year-old Jersey City resident would use stolen Kias, Hondas and Hyundais to look for high-end luxury vehicles like BMWs and Mercedes, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said.
After identifying target vehicles, they would go to target homes and search for keys/key fobs, Daniel said. Once they got the vehicles, they would contact Tikeem Shearin, 18, and Carlos Espi…
