(KMDL-FM) If you’re a motorcycle enthusiast, then we are in your prime time in Louisiana. The weather is about as good as it’s going to be for enjoying the wind in your face and the bugs in your teeth. That’s the good news. The bad news is that a major manufacturer of some of your favorite two-wheel models is recalling almost 20,000 of its bikes.
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The reason for the recall is one that I would say is important. The recall notice suggests that during the course of operation of the motorcycle, the rider could lose the ability to steer. Steering and stopping, I consider those to be important, don’t you?
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration values those as important attributes for motorcycle operators as well. At least one could be led to believe that based on the notice that was posted on the NHTSA website.
Why Are More Than 19,000 Motorcycles Being Recalled?
The issue that is the catalyst for the recall is that the handlebar lock screw could loosen and detach. The detached screw could then become lodged between the frame and the stem, which would interfere with the rider’s ability to steer the bike. The inability to maintain control of the motorcycle could lead to a crash, and that could result in injury or death.
So, if you’ve always thought some of the folks who ride motorcycles “have a screw loose,” in this case, they actually might. Here are the brands and the models that are affected by this recall notice.
Which Motorcycles Are Affected by the NHTSA Recall?
If you currently operate a Honda CL500, model year 2023-2025; a Honda CMX300, model year 2023-2025; or a Honda CMX500, model year 2023-2025, you are urged to contact your dealer to have the problem repaired.
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Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Honda’s customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda’s recall number is KUO. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 21, 2026.
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Based on Department of Motor Vehicles records, there are about 120,000 registered motorcycles in the state. Louisiana is number 26 in the nation for motorcycle ownership. We would like to keep each of those riders safe, so if you could follow this recall notice if you’re a rider.
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And if you’re a driver of a car, truck, or other motor vehicle, could you please keep a watchful eye out for our brothers and sisters who ride motorcycles? Yeah, that would require you to put down your phone while you drive, so please do that and let’s keep everyone safe on Louisiana’s highways.
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