We read the American register again on 1 October 2026. The remedy of recall 26V500 no longer matched the copy we held, last confirmed on 1 October 2026. Registers rarely flag their own edits, which is why we compare every read word for word.
Before, as last confirmed on 1 October 2026
Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Winter 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.
After, as read on 1 October 2026
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.
The full notice, with every version we hold: Honda (American Honda Co.) recall 26V500. The record to act on: NHTSA campaign 26V500.
Caught by the automatic daily read of the NHTSA register. How we compare versions: methodology.