The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V146000·Announced 2026-12-03

Honda motorcycles: handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach

Honda is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles because the handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach. A detached screw could interfere with steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This involves a steering component defect that could interfere with motorcycle control and increase crash risk. No injuries or property damage have been reported. The potential for serious harm from loss of steering control qualifies this as a high-severity hazard, though the absence of reported incidents prevents a higher classification.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach from the steering stem.

A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, potentially interfering with steering. This could increase the risk of a crash or loss of control while riding.

Approximately 19,406 motorcycles are affected by this recall, spanning model years 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Owners should contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870 or check NHTSA.gov to verify their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock at no charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed beginning May 8, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
2023 HONDA CMX500
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle / Steering
Hazard
  • handlebar-detachment
  • steering-interference
  • crash-risk
Affected units
19,406

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • CMX500
  • CMX300
  • CL500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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