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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V146📅 Mar 16, 2026

2023–2025 Honda CMX300 & 2023–2025 Honda CMX500 + 1 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V146000
Manufacturer recall #
KUO
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
19,406
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Owner phone
1-866-784-1870
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 1, 2026
Built
Mar 21, 2023 – Feb 27, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V146 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V146?

2023–2025 Honda CMX300 & 2023–2025 Honda CMX500 + 1 more. 19,406 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Honda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-784-1870.