Honda Motorcycles recall: Steering Lock Screw Failure
- What's wrong
- For affected machines the screw fixing the steering lock to the bottom bridge was not tightened enough and in some cases it can loosen during riding and become caught in the steering area making the steering impossible to operate and causing a fall or the…
- What to do
- Contact a Honda Motorcycles dealer to book the free repair. Campaign 3S4 – Temporary Repair - Until parts allocation is confirmed late May 2026 – Carry out inspection of steering lock free play with the following outcomes:- Free play detected:…
What’s wrong
For affected machines the screw fixing the steering lock to the bottom bridge was not tightened enough and in some cases it can loosen during riding and become caught in the steering area making the steering impossible to operate and causing a fall or the steering lock to become detached.
The fix
Campaign 3S4 – Temporary Repair – Until parts allocation is confirmed late May 2026 – Carry out inspection of steering lock free play with the following outcomes:- Free play detected: Replace Lock Screws. No free play detected: Retailer should mark the screw heads and instruct the customer to check the marks before each ride. If marks do not align the customer should immediately stop riding and contact their nearest Honda Authorized Retailer for advice. Campaign. 3RY – Final Repair – Following sufficient parts allocation- Replacement of the steering lock screw will be performed free of charge to all affected units. During replacement a thread-locking agent will be applied and screws tightened to the specified torque.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL500AP | 11 Jan 2023 | 19 Mar 2024 | 730 |
| CL500AS | 28 Nov 2024 | 31 Jan 2025 | 128 |
| CMX500A2P | 10 Jan 2023 | 15 Jun 2023 | 224 |
| CMX500A2R | 21 Nov 2023 | 21 Nov 2023 | 32 |
| CMX500A2S | 11 Oct 2024 | 14 Jan 2025 | 126 |
| CMX500AP | 9 Dec 2022 | 8 Jul 2023 | 318 |
| CMX500AR | 7 Nov 2023 | 14 Jun 2024 | 98 |
| CMX500AS | 22 Oct 2026 | 26 Dec 2024 | 166 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 29 April 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.