United States2023–2025 Honda CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles (19,406 units; VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 21, 2026) are affected. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach and could lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering; dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2026; owners can contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870 (recall KUO).
What's being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V146000; Manufacturer campaign KUO
The hazard
A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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