Honda CMX500 and Rebel 300 recall 26V500000 - Critical Fasteners

NHTSA · July 30, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V500000 (Honda), reported July 30, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 43,913.
• Component: Critical Fasteners.
• Details as of November 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

July 30, 2026

Recalling firm

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Source ID

26V500000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 298 recall campaigns from Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) since 2010, 15 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 43,913 vehicles, it is larger than 86% of the 791 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

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.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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