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Campaign 26V-146

Handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach

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Defect 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V146000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-146
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
HondaCMX3002023 to 20250
HondaCMX5002023 to 20250
HondaSCL5002023 to 20250
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.