HONDA — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-03-12

Honda CMX300, CMX500, CL500 motorcycles have a handlebar lock screw that may loosen

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-12
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Models affected	CL500, CMX300, CMX500
Model year	2023-2025, 2023-2025, 2023-2025
Units affected	19406
Defect	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach._x000D_ A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Component	STEERING
Remedy	Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 8, 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.
Recall number	26V146000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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