Vehicle recall 26V500000 · July 30, 2026
Honda CMX300 and CMX500
The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM 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. Owner letters were mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KU8. 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
- KU8
- Owner notification
- September 28, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 43,913
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar; Steering › Critical fasteners
Vehicles covered
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