Honda recalls 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles due to a handlebar lock screw that may loosen and detach, increasing crash risk. Owners can get free repairs from dealers.
Honda is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles because a handlebar lock screw can loosen and detach, potentially causing steering issues and crashes. This recall is important because it addresses a safety risk that could lead to injury or accidents if not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81390-honda-2023-cmx300-motorcycle-recall-steering-screw-detachment-risk.
“Honda 2023 CMX300 Motorcycle Recall: Steering Screw Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81390-honda-2023-cmx300-motorcycle-recall-steering-screw-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V146000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V146000).
Honda is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles due to a steering hazard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said March 12, 2026. Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Honda CL500, 2023-2025
Honda CMX300, 2023-2025
Honda CMX500, 2023-2025
What to do
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.
The hazard
A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Honda has 244 other recalls on record since 2009-11-18. Other recent recalls of similar products include Honda VT750 Recall: Fuel Pump Failure Risk (2026-10-01), Honda Odyssey 2020 Air Bags: Unexpected Deployment Risk (2026-09-04), and Honda CMX500 2017 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash or Injury (2026-07-30). NHTSA has 1 owner complaint on file for the 2023 HONDA CMX300, with the latest received 2023-11-03.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a handlebar lock screw that may have loosened. The recall applies to 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 models.
Brand
Honda
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-866-784-1870 to schedule a repair with a dealer.
Get Free Repair
Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 3 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V146000 — Honda 2023 CMX300 Motorcycle Recall: Steering Screw Detachment Risk
Hello,
I own a Honda 2023 CMX300 Motorcycle Recall: Steering Screw Detachment Risk that is covered by recall 26V146000 from Honda.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 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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