2017-2026 Honda CMX300 and Honda CMX500 recall: steering wheel/handle bar
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on July 30, 2026. It covers about 43,913 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 43,913
- reported
- Jul 30, 2026
- owners notified
- Sep 28, 2026
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is 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.
- 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 letters were mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's number for this recall is KU8. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 26V146. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning August 4, 2026.
Recall number 26V500000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 26V500000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2026 Honda CMX300 and Honda CMX500 steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 26V500000, reported on July 30, 2026, covers about 43,913 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V500000?
Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's number for this recall is KU8. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 26V146. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning August 4, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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