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

[pending] 2023 HONDA CMX500

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V146000.

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: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

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.

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

Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 8, 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.

The recalled product

Product
2023 HONDA CMX500
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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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