Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) on July 30, 2026; 16 model-year listings affected.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar · Steering: critical fasteners
NHTSA campaign 26V500000 · reported July 30, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 43,913 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- 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 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.