NHTSA Campaign 26V500000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.).
NHTSA campaign 26V500000 covers 5 vehicles and concerns the steering: steering wheel/handle bar. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Winter 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. 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.
Vehicles covered by 26V500000 (5)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 26V500000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.