Honda Recalls CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 Motorcycles Over Handlebar Issue
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Honda is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles due to a potential handlebar lock screw detachment that could interfere with steering and increase crash risk, affecting about 19,406 units.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Honda is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles because the handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach, potentially interfering with steering.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 19,406 units of the following Honda motorcycles: 2023-2025 CMX300, 2023-2025 CMX500, and 2023-2025 CL500. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V146000.
What You Should Do
Owners should have dealers replace the lock screw and apply thread lock at no cost. Notification letters will be mailed on May 8, 2026. Contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 for more information, and reference Honda's recall number KUO. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) can be checked on NHTSA.gov starting March 21, 2026.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a steering issue that could lead to a crash or injury, highlighting the importance of vehicle safety components to prevent accidents.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V146000. For details, visit the NHTSA website.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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