Vehicle recall 26V500000 · July 30, 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 2017-2023, 2025 CMX500, 2017-2023, 2025-2026 CMX300, and 2025 Honda SCL500 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Winter 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V146. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 4, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V500000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 30, 2026
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- KUO
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 43,913
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar; Steering › Critical fasteners
Vehicles covered
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