# Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering (26V500000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 45/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 43,913 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V500000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.