2017-2026 Honda CMX300/CMX500/SCL500 - Steering recall

Model years: 2017-2026
Makes: Honda
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential units affected: 43,913 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2026-07-30

Affected vehicles

2026 Honda CMX300
2025 Honda CMX300
2025 Honda CMX500
2025 Honda SCL500
2023 Honda CMX300
2023 Honda CMX500
2022 Honda CMX300
2022 Honda CMX500
2021 Honda CMX300
2021 Honda CMX500
2020 Honda CMX300
2020 Honda CMX500
2019 Honda CMX300
2019 Honda CMX500
2018 Honda CMX300
2018 Honda CMX500
2017 Honda CMX300
2017 Honda CMX500

What’s the problem?

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.

What could happen?

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

What’s the fix?

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.