Honda recalls Rebel 500 model due to steering lock screw issue
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Honda recalls Rebel 500 model due to steering lock screw issue

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has announced the recall of its powerful cruiser motorcycle, the Rebel 500, due to a discovered defect. The recall affects models manufactured between April 2025 and August 2025.

This issue is observed not only in India but also in the global market. Currently, there are only 96 such motorcycles in India. The recall is related to the bolt that secures the steering lock, as it was not properly tightened during assembly.

In some cases, this bolt may loosen over time, which could potentially affect the steering wheel's movement. However, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India reported that no issues caused by this defect have occurred to date.

The recall will affect 96 motorcycles sold in India during the specified period. As a precaution, Honda will free replace the steering lock fastening bolt on all affected motorcycles, regardless of the vehicle's warranty status.

Customers are not required to immediately visit a Honda service center. The recall process will begin in the first week of November. For this, owners must visit a Honda BigWing dealership.

Honda will notify affected customers via phone calls, SMS notifications, and email. The dealership will contact the motorcycle owner to schedule the service.

For owners of the Honda Rebel 500, the company has prepared an online system to check for affected motorcycles. Owners need to go to the recall campaign section on the official company website and enter their motorcycle's vehicle verification number to obtain the necessary information.

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September proved to be a very successful month for Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India. In September 2026, the company sold over 700 thousand motorcycles and scooters. According to the company's data, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India sold 706,266 vehicles in September. These figures include both the domestic market and exports.

Domestically, Honda sold 636,768 units, while exports reached 69,498 units. In September of last year, the company sold 568,164 motorcycles and scooters, representing a year-on-year growth of 24 percent.

Furthermore, Honda released sales data for the last six months. In the first half of the 2026-2027 fiscal year, Honda sold 3,440,072 two-wheeled vehicles. Of this total, 3,044,072 units were for the domestic market, and exports accounted for 396,000 units. Compared to the first half of the previous fiscal year, the growth this year was 15 percent.

Exports of Honda two-wheelers during this period increased by 27 percent year-on-year. The company has not yet provided information on which specific Honda motorcycle and scooter models achieved certain sales volumes. Sales of the brand are also expected to improve in October, as the brand recently added several new models to its portfolio.

Honda introduced new products such as the Rebel 300 and ADV 160 to the Indian market. However, consumers expecting the Honda ADV 160 scooter will have to wait a little longer. The delivery of this scooter, which was scheduled to begin in October 2026, has been postponed to next year, 2027. This scooter was launched at a price of 1.70 lakh rupees. Delivery was originally set to start in mid-October, and it could be pre-ordered during the launch through the company's official website or dealership for a booking amount of 5,000 rupees. The reason for the scooter delivery postponement was not disclosed by the company.

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