3 recalls covering model years 2021, 2022, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
A small screw that locks the handlebars in position on these Honda motorcycles can loosen and fall out. If it drops down between the frame and the steering stem, it can get in the way of your steering and cause a crash or injury. Honda does not have the final fix ready yet. Warning letters are expected to be mailed around September 21, 2026, and a second letter will follow once parts are available, expected in winter 2026. Dealers will then install a new screw with thread lock.
Reported 2026-03-12 · Campaign 26V146000 · Model years: 2023
On these Honda CMX300, CMX500 and CL500 motorcycles, a small screw that locks the handlebar in place can work loose and drop out. If the loose screw falls into the gap between the frame and the steering stem, it can jam your steering and stop you from turning the way you want, which could cause a crash or injury. Dealers replace the screw and add a thread-locking compound so the new one stays tight. The work is free.
Reported 2021-05-24 · Campaign 21V382000 · Model years: 2021
The reflector on the back of your motorcycle does not bounce back enough light. Reflectors are what make a parked or slow-moving bike show up in another driver's headlights at night, so a dim one makes you harder to see. Nothing on the bike stops working, and you will not notice anything while riding. A dealer swaps in a new rear reflector, which is a quick job.