Steering: critical fastenersRecall 26V-500 · Honda vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 26V-500 covers 43,913 Honda vehicles for a steering: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 1% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V500000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The risk
A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.