HONDA CL, CMX — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-03-09

Honda CMX500/CL500 motorcycles' steering lock fixing screw may loosen

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-09
Manufacturer	HONDA
Models affected	CL, CMX
Model year	Various years 2022-2023
Defect	On some CMX500 and CL500 models, the steering lock fixing screw may not have been sufficiently tightened during assembly and may loosen during riding. The loose screw may become caught in the steering area, preventing handlebar operation and potentially causing a fall, or the handle lock may detach.
Component	CL 2023 (CL500), CMX 2022 (CMX500)
Recall type	Safety Recall
Remedy	All owners will be sent a letter outlining the details of the recall. For any questions, please contact your nearest Honda Motorcycle dealership. The repair will be carried out free of charge to the owner.
Recall number	3RY
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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