Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) on March 12, 2026; 9 model-year listings affected.
Steering: critical fasteners · Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
NHTSA campaign 26V146000 · reported March 12, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 19,406 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
- The risk
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.