Honda CMX500 2017 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash or Injury
Honda recalls 2017-2023 CMX500 and CMX300 motorcycles due to handlebar lock screw detaching, which can interfere with steering and increase crash risk. Owners must have the screw replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain 2017-2023 CMX500 and CMX300 motorcycles because the handlebar lock screw can loosen and detach, potentially causing steering issues and increasing crash risk. This recall affects owners who need to have the screw replaced by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226006-honda-cmx500-2017-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-or-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226006-honda-cmx500-2017-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-or-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V500000
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“Honda CMX500 2017 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash or Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226006-honda-cmx500-2017-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-or-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #26V500000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V500000).
Why it’s dangerous
A handlebar lock screw can loosen and detach, causing it to lodge between the frame and stem. This interference with steering may lead to loss of control and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2023 CMX500 and CMX300 motorcycles, and 2025 SCL500 models, are affected. Riders who frequently use the handlebar lock screw for steering adjustments are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a handlebar lock screw that may loosen and detach. The recall covers 2017-2023 CMX500, CMX300, and 2025 SCL500 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-866-784-1870 to confirm your motorcycle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Have Dealer Replace Lock Screw
Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock at no cost to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 2 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V500000 (July 30, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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