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Honda CMX300, CMX500 Handlebar Lock Screw May Loosen
high How serious is it? About this label
A lock screw that interferes with steering can make the motorcycle harder to control, raising the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V500000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Part affected | Steering: Steering Wheel/handle BAR |
| Vehicles covered | 4 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain Honda CMX300 and CMX500 motorcycles, along with the Honda SCL500, have a screw that locks the handlebar in place. This lock screw can loosen over time and detach completely. If the screw comes loose, it may lodge between the motorcycle's frame and the steering stem, getting in the way of how the handlebars turn. This recall expands an earlier Honda recall that covered the same handlebar lock screw issue.
What you should do
2. Contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 to schedule the repair once it becomes available.
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 26V500000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (4)
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
- Mar 12, 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 2017-2023, 2025 CMX500, 2017-2023, 2025-2026 CMX300, and 2025 Honda SCL500 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. 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.