2023–2025 Honda (3 models) Steering Recall 26V146000
NHTSA recall 26V146000 covers about 19,406 2023–2025 Honda (3 models) vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Mar 12, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V146000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Steering (critical fasteners)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 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 remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists May 1, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Honda CMX300 | 2023–2025 | — |
| Honda CMX500 | 2023–2025 | — |
| Honda SCL500 | 2023–2025 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Mar 12, 2026
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Dec 3, 2022 to Feb 26, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Check your VIN for 26V146000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V146000 is open, call any Honda dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V146000?
NHTSA recall 26V146000 covers about 19,406 2023–2025 Honda (3 models) vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Mar 12, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V146000?
NHTSA's record for 26V146000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V146000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Honda dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V146000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 1, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V146000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
Related recalls
- 26V500000: 2017–2026 Honda CMX300 & Honda CMX500 steering (Jul 30, 2026)
- 21V382000: 2020–2021 Honda (13 models) exterior lighting (May 24, 2021)