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Honda CMX300/CMX500 Handlebar Lock Screw May Loosen
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This defect can interfere with the rider's steering, which raises the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V146000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Part affected | Steering: Steering Wheel/handle BAR |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain Honda CMX300 and CMX500 motorcycles, the handlebar lock screw may gradually loosen and come loose from its mounting. If the screw detaches, it can become lodged between the frame and the steering stem. This can get in the way of normal steering, making the motorcycle harder to control and increasing the chance of a crash or injury for the rider.
What you should do
2. Contact a Honda dealer; you can also call Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V146000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Honda — official Honda recall lookup
Customer service: 1-888-234-2138
The bigger picture
- Honda Steering Recalls Cover Difficult Turning and Loss of Control · all 8 Honda recalls in this area
Other Honda CMX300 recalls
- Jul 30, 2026Honda CMX300, CMX500 Handlebar Lock Screw May Loosenhigh
- Apr 12, 2023Honda Rebel 300 Engine Cover May Leak Oilcritical
Official notice
- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
- Safety risk
- 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. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 21, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.