DVSA recall R/2026/117: Honda Motorcycles CL500AP, CL500AS, CMX500A2P and 5 more (Steering Lock Screw Failure)

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DVSA reference	R/2026/117
Launched	29 April 2026
Make	Honda Motorcycles (listed as HONDA MOTORCYCLES)
Manufacturer reference	3S4-3RY
Vehicles listed	1,822

Models

Model	Vehicles	Built from	Built to
CL500AP	730	11 January 2023	19 March 2024
CL500AS	128	28 November 2024	31 January 2025
CMX500A2P	224	10 January 2023	15 June 2023
CMX500A2R	32	21 November 2023	21 November 2023
CMX500A2S	126	11 October 2024	14 January 2025
CMX500AP	318	9 December 2022	8 July 2023
CMX500AR	98	7 November 2023	14 June 2024
CMX500AS	166	22 October 2026	26 December 2024

Concern

Steering Lock Screw Failure

Defect, as DVSA words it

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.

Remedy, as DVSA words it

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.

What changed since we first read it

Nothing yet. The wording has been the same on every read since 4 September 2026. The file is read again every day; if DVSA rewrites the defect, remedy or concern, the old and new text will appear here with both dates.

The same recall in other registers

European Union	Safety Gate alert SR/01580/26 from Germany, 6 May 2026

Matched through the manufacturer's own reference (3S43RY), which the registers share. See the same recall, Britain and America.

Check this recall on the DVSA service

Read from DVSA's bulk recalls file (RecallsFile.csv, 7 MB) on 4 September 2026; this recall first read on 4 September 2026, read once. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA, Check vehicle recalls. CarsMultiverse is an independent site, not an authority: the official notice is the one on the DVSA service.