Honda CMX500, CL500 and CMX300 (2023-2025) recall: handlebar lock screw
On March 12, 2026, Transport Canada published a recall notice for the following motorcycles. If you own one of these models, here is what you need to know.
Affected models
- Honda CMX500: 2023–2025
- Honda CL500: 2023–2025
- Honda CMX300: 2024
The 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.
Safety risk
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
To find out whether your motorcycle is affected, contact a Honda dealer with your vehicle identification number (VIN) handy.
Photos of the affected models
Reference
- Transport Canada recall number: 2026-114
- Publication date: March 12, 2026
- Manufacturer: Honda
- Official Transport Canada notice
The “The issue”, “Safety risk” and “What to do” sections reproduce the text published by Transport Canada. Photos illustrate the models and may differ from the affected model year.
