NHTSASTEERING
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Loose Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Int...
Published: March 12, 2026Recall ID: 26V146000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Affected Products
Loose Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loose Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering |
| Nhtsa id | 26V146000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V146000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Defect summary | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | KUO |
| Potentially affected | 19406 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |