Honda CMX500, CMX300 +1 more: Steering — critical fasteners

Affects Honda CMX500, CMX300, CL500 · 2023–2025 — about 19K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 21, 2026.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational