Honda — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2026-03-19
Honda motorcycle handlebar bolt insufficiently fastened, may become loose
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-03-19 |
| Manufacturer | HONDA AUSTRALIA MOTORCYCLE AND POWER EQUIPMENT PTY. LTD. |
| Models affected | CMX500 and CL500 |
| Model year | 2022 - 2025 |
| Units affected | 2338 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing issue, the handlebar bolt may not have been fastened with sufficient torque and could become loose. This could lead to a loss of vehicle control whilst riding. A loss of vehicle control whilst riding could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to rider, passenger and/or other road users. |
| Remedy | Replacement parts are not yet available. As an interim solution, owners will be contacted to have their vehicles inspected by authorized dealership who will mark the screw and instruct owners to check alignment before each ride. Riding may continue if the mark remains aligned. If the alignment moves, riders should stop riding and contact the dealership. All inspections and related work are free of charge. A permanent repair will be offered when parts become available. |
| Recall number | REC-006568 |
| 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. |
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| 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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