STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Published July 30, 2026 · Recall initiated: July 30, 2026
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- CMX500
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2025 HONDA CMX500 | 2026 HONDA CMX300 | 2017 HONDA CMX300 | 2018 HONDA CMX300 | 2019 HONDA CMX300 | 2020 HONDA CMX300 | 2021 HONDA CMX300 | 2023 HONDA CMX300 | 2022 HONDA CMX300 | 2025 HONDA CMX300 | 2017 HONDA CMX500 | 2018 HONDA CMX500 | 2020 HONDA CMX500 | 2021 HONDA CMX500 | 2022 HONDA CMX500 | 2023 HONDA CMX500 | 2019 HONDA CMX500 | 2025 HONDA SCL500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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