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Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering (26V500000)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering (26V500000). Its units affected of 43,913 is above the median of 533 (86th percentile). Dated 97 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 45/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 43,913 · 86th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 82.4x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Subject | Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering |
| NHTSA ID | 26V500000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | KU8 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 43913 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Consequence | A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 86th of 871 (median 533, 82.4x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-07-30
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)'s units affected: 86th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
45 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 43,913 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 26V500000: Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering, 43,913 units.
How does Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 43,913 sits in the upper half (86th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 97 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | Vehicle | 43,913 | 86th | 2026-07-30 |
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 36,922 | 85th | 2025-12-11 |
| General Motors, LLC | Vehicle | 26,541 | 83rd | 2026-06-23 |
| Roush Performance Products, Inc. | Vehicle | 1,217 | 59th | 2026-04-15 |
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