The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V146000·Announced 2026-03-12

Honda motorcycle 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, potentially interfering with steering.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: a detached screw can lodge in the steering assembly of a motorcycle and interfere with steering itself.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500 and CL500 motorcycles. About 19,406 units are potentially affected.

The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.

NHTSA states that 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 were expected to be mailed on May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870, referencing recall number KUO, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA SCL500, CMX300, CMX500
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Steering
Hazard
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)

  • SCL500
  • CMX300
  • CMX500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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