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Handlebar Dangers Prompt Large Recall Of Several Motorcycle Models Handlebar Dangers Prompt Large Recall Of Several Motorcycle Models
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,"…
Woman Shot In Face By Actor In Road-Rage Attack That Shut Down NJ University: Cops Woman Shot In Face By Actor In Road-Rage Attack That Shut Down NJ University: Cops
Woman Shot In Face By Actor In Road-Rage Attack That Shut Down NJ University: Cops A 46-year-old actor is accused of shooting a woman in the face during a road rage incident that had a New Jersey university under a shelter in place for nearly an hour Thursday,  Sept. 11, authorities announced. Ernest W. Heinz, 46, of Port Republic, shot a woman in the face around 2 p.m., before he fled north onto Vera King Ferris Drive in Galloway, local police said.  Heinz's IMDB profile shows he's best known for his roles in "J. Edgar" (2011), "Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles" (2009), and "Resident Evil 5" (2009). His website says he currently works as a real estat…
Pedestrian Hurt In Hit-And-Run Crash In Ephrata: Police Pedestrian Hurt In Hit-And-Run Crash In Ephrata: Police
Pedestrian Hurt In Hit-And-Run Crash In Ephrata: Police A pedestrian was struck and injured in a hit-and-run crash on Lincoln Road in Ephrata Township, police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The crash happened in the 1000 block of Lincoln Road, near 1080 Lincoln Road, at 7:54 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, according to Ephrata police. Investigators said a white Honda SUV or van struck the pedestrian before fleeing northbound on Lincoln Road. The vehicle is believed to have damage to the passenger-side mirror. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Residents in the 900 through 1100 block of Lincoln Road with video survei…
Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation
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…
Brake Pedal Defect Prompts Massive Recall Of Honda, Acura Vehicles Brake Pedal Defect Prompts Massive Recall Of Honda, Acura Vehicles
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…
Driver Killed, Passenger Injured After Crash Into Trees: PA State Police Driver Killed, Passenger Injured After Crash Into Trees: PA State Police
Driver Killed, Passenger Injured After Crash Into Trees: PA State Police A driver is dead and a passenger was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, April 23. The crash happened on Twin County Road just west of Ash Road in Caernarvon Township around 7:36 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, according to Trooper Anthony Rose of the Lancaster barracks. The driver of a silver 2005 Honda Accord was heading north at approximately 60 mph when they lost control while navigating a curve, the police said in the release. The vehicle first struck a dirt embankment and rocks on the east side of the road, then v…
Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes
Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes The US supply of new and used vehicles is quickly declining after car shoppers rushed to make purchases before President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs shook the auto industry, setting the stage for a costly summer. New-vehicle stock fell to 2.69 million units by Tuesday, April 1, according to auto data company Cox Automotive. That was down 10.2% from the start of March and 2.4% lower than the same time in 2024. Buyers flooded showrooms in the final week of March, driven by seasonal trends and fears of price hikes tied to Trump's rapidly changing tariffs. "With import tariffs no…
Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles
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…
Motorcycles Stolen From Berks County Home: State Police Motorcycles Stolen From Berks County Home: State Police
Motorcycles Stolen From Berks County Home: State Police A pair of motorcycles were taken from a garage in Greenwich Township on Monday night, July 29, state police investigators say.  A homeowner on Old Route 22 noticed his garage door was open on Tuesday morning, July 30, troopers wrote in a release. He went inside to see his blue 2023 Suzuki DRZ400SM and black 2000 Honda CRF50F were missing, authorities said.  Anyone with information is asked to call Pennsylvania State Police Hamburg at 610-562-6885 or submit an anonymous tip online. 
Pair Charged In Deadly Shooting In Allentown's Fountain Park: Lehigh DA Pair Charged In Deadly Shooting In Allentown's Fountain Park: Lehigh DA
Pair Charged In Deadly Shooting In Allentown's Fountain Park: Lehigh DA Two men are in police custody in connection with the murder of Angel Martinez-Velez, prosecutors say.  Grelvis Estevez Cabrera and Carlos Nathaniel Landesta-Agramonte are charged with conspiracy to commit criminal homicide and tampering with evidence, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office.  Officials have said Martinez-Velez, 25, was shot to death at the basketball court in Fountain Park last Saturday, June 1.  In a release on Thursday, June 6, the DA's Office said two vehicles were seen fleeing the park: a dark-colored Honda and a white car. Using …