NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V146000 · manufacturer campaign KUO

Steering › Steering Wheel/handle Bar — Honda · reported 12 Mar 2026 · 19,406 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The fix

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 campaign
26V146000
Manufacturer campaign
KUO
Filed by
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Report received
12 Mar 2026
Owners notified
1 May 2026
Potentially affected
19,406

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2023 Honda Cmx300 2024 Honda Cmx300 2025 Honda Cmx300 2023 Honda Cmx500 2024 Honda Cmx500 2025 Honda Cmx500 2023 Honda Scl500 2024 Honda Scl500 2025 Honda Scl500

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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