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NHTSA campaign 26V500000

Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potential units
43,913
Report received
Jul 30, 2026
Manufacturer ID
KUO

Recall summary

What is being recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. 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.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2021 Honda Cmx30001/17/2017 - 11/17/2022
Vehicle2020 Honda Cmx30001/17/2017 - 11/17/2022
Vehicle2019 Honda Cmx30001/17/2017 - 11/17/2022
Vehicle2018 Honda Cmx30001/17/2017 - 11/17/2022
Vehicle2023 Honda Cmx50001/17/2017 - 11/25/2022
Vehicle2025 Honda Scl50003/13/2025 - 03/31/2025
Vehicle2017 Honda Cmx30001/17/2017 - 11/17/2022
Vehicle2025 Honda Cmx30004/08/2025 - 09/19/2025
Vehicle2017 Honda Cmx50001/17/2017 - 11/25/2022
Vehicle2022 Honda Cmx50001/17/2017 - 11/25/2025
Vehicle2022 Honda Cmx30001/17/2017 - 11/17/2022
Vehicle2026 Honda Cmx30004/08/2025 - 09/19/2025
Vehicle2020 Honda Cmx50001/17/2017 - 11/25/2022
Vehicle2018 Honda Cmx50001/17/2017 - 11/25/2022
Vehicle2023 Honda Cmx30001/17/2017 - 11/17/2022
Vehicle2025 Honda Cmx50003/19/2025 - 05/23/2025
Vehicle2021 Honda Cmx50001/17/2017 - 11/25/2022
Vehicle2019 Honda Cmx50010/24/2018 - 08/19/2019

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files