Honda recall: Steering
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
What could happen
A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Cmx300 2023–2025
- Honda Cmx500 2023–2025
- Honda Scl500 2023–2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V146000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 12, 2026
- Owners notified
- May 1, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 19,406
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 21, 2023 to Feb 27, 2025
- Part
- Steering › Critical fasteners; Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
- Maker's own recall number
- KUO
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Honda recall: Steering Jul 30, 2026
- Honda recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 12, 2023
- Honda recall: Exterior lighting May 24, 2021
- Honda recall: Power train Jun 4, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.