Vehicle recall 26V146000 · March 12, 2026
Honda CMX300, CMX500 and 1 more model
The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
- Consequence
- A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 21, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V146000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 12, 2026
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- KUO
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19,406
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar; Steering › Critical fasteners
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda CMX300 (2023-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023
- Honda CMX500 (2023-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023
- Honda SCL500 (2023-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023
Has your Honda been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.