NHTSA Campaign 26V500000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Jul 30, 2026 · 43,913 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Winter 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. 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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA CMX300 2017 43,913
HONDA CMX300 2018 43,913
HONDA CMX300 2019 43,913
HONDA CMX300 2020 43,913
HONDA CMX300 2021 43,913
HONDA CMX300 2022 43,913
HONDA CMX300 2023 43,913
HONDA CMX300 2025 43,913
HONDA CMX300 2026 43,913
HONDA CMX500 2017 43,913
HONDA CMX500 2018 43,913
HONDA CMX500 2019 43,913
HONDA CMX500 2020 43,913
HONDA CMX500 2021 43,913
HONDA CMX500 2022 43,913
HONDA CMX500 2023 43,913
HONDA CMX500 2025 43,913
HONDA SCL500 2025 43,913

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V500000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.