2017–2026 Honda CMX300, Honda CMX500: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 26V500000 · 44K units potentially affected · filed Jul 30, 2026
What's 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.
Why it matters
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 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 NHTSA recall number 26V146. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 4, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V500000
- Manufacturer no.
- KU8
- Manufacturer
- Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Units affected
- 43,913
- Report received
- Jul 30, 2026
- Owner letters
- Sep 28, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Honda CMX300 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026
- Honda CMX500 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025