Honda · Canada · High
Honda CMX300, CMX500: Steering
Affects Honda CMX300, CMX500 · 2017–2026 — about 7K vehicles.
The hazard
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the handlebar lock screw may not have been installed properly. As a result, the screw could loosen and fall between the frame and the steering stem. If this happens, the screw could interfere with the steering and cause a loss of steering control. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-114. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the handlebar lock screw and apply a thread-locking compound.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.