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Honda 8BK-MC49; 8BK-MC57 — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2026-03-12

Honda locking device bolt has insufficient fastening force, handlebar may not lock or steer

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-12
Manufacturer	Honda
Models affected	8BK-MC49; 8BK-MC57
Units affected	31470
Defect	Regarding the locking device, due to an improper tightening method for the bolt that secures the handlebar lock, some bolts have insufficient fastening force. Therefore, if use is continued as is, the bolt may loosen, and there is a risk that the handlebar cannot be locked when parked. Furthermore, if the detached bolt gets caught in the frame, in the worst case, there is a risk that the handlebar cannot be steered, leading to a fall.
Component	Other devices
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	For all vehicles, replace the handlebar lock tightening bolt with a new one and tighten it to the specified torque. Please note that since it will take time to prepare the parts, the details of the defect will be announced, and contact will be made again once preparations are complete.
Recall number	外-41590
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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