Honda recalls 2017–2026 CMX300 and CMX500 motorcycles over handlebar lock screw that can come loose
The handlebar lock screw may loosen and fall out, and it could lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and raising the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock for free. Owners may call Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 and cite recall number KU8.
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Recall details
- Product
- Honda Cmx300, Cmx500 2017–2026
- Hazard
- A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Units
- 43,913 vehicles
- Owner notification
- September 28, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 30, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V500000
- Manufacturer campaign number: KU8
- Model years: 2017–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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