Car Recalls: Why They Happen and What Buyers Should Know
Why do car recalls occur? Here’s what you need to know if your car has an open recall.
According to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Honda will recall more than 19,000 motorcycles.
Honda’s motorcycle recall is due to a defective screw in the bike’s handlebars, which the notice says can become loose, detach from the bike, and become wedged between the frame and stem, “interfering with steering and increasing the risk of collision and injury.”
“Owners should contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda’s phone number for this recall is KUO,” the recall states.
Owners of affected vehicles will receive notification letters on May 8, according to the notice. For bikes that have been impacted, dealers will apply lock screws and thread locks free of charge.
Here’s what you need to know about the recall.
How to search for car recalls
Vehicle owners can search NHTSA’s database for recalls based on their vehicle identification number (VIN).
USA TODAY’s recall database also includes information on recalls for automobiles, food, medicine, and other products.
What Honda motorcycles are affected by the recall?
According to the notification, a total of 19,406 Honda motorcycles are subject to the recall.
- 2023-2025 Honda CL500
- 2023-2025 Honda CMX300
- 2023-2025 Honda CMX500
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact us at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow us at X @fern_cerv_.
