2023-2025 Honda CL500, 2023-2025 Honda CMX300, 2023-2025 Honda CMX500 recall: Loose Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering
Report received by NHTSA: March 12, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
- The risk
A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Who's affected
19,406 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2025 Honda CL500, 2023-2025 Honda CMX300, 2023-2025 Honda CMX500.
- Compared with
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 24 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
167 earlier NHTSA recalls by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 26, 2026 2024 Acura ZDX, 2024 Honda Prologue recall: Instrument Panel and Rearview Camera Displays May Fail/FMVSS 101,111,305
- Jan. 29, 2026 2024 Acura Integra, 2023 Honda Accord, 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid and 2 more models recall: Driver's Seat Frame Improperly Tightened/FMVSS 207
- Dec. 23, 2025 2024-2025 Honda CBR650R recall: Damaged Wire Harness/FMVSS 108
- Dec. 18, 2025 2025 Honda CB1000SP recall: Engine Rod Bearing Failure
- Dec. 18, 2025 2024-2026 Honda CBR600RR recall: Engine Rod Bearing Failure
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Honda CL500 2023-2025
- Honda CMX300 2023-2025
- Honda CMX500 2023-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V146000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 12, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 19,406 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | KUO |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record