Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (2017 HONDA CMX300, 2017 HONDA CMX500, 2018 HONDA CMX300…)
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- Company / brand
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Product
- 2017 HONDA CMX300; 2017 HONDA CMX500; 2018 HONDA CMX300; 2018 HONDA CMX500; 2019 HONDA CMX300; 2020 HONDA CMX300; 2020 HONDA CMX500; 2021 HONDA CMX300; 2021 HONDA CMX500; 2022 HONDA CMX300; 2022 HONDA CMX500; 2023 HONDA CMX300; 2023 HONDA CMX500; 2025 HONDA CMX300; 2025 HONDA CMX500; 2026 HONDA CMX300
- Reason / hazard
- A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- What to do (remedy)
- 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.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 43913
- 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.
- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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