Recall 14V056000: 2013 Honda CB500F, 2013 Honda CB500FA, 2013 Honda CB500X +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 14, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 6,954
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 CB500 (FA, F, XA, X) and CBR500 (RA, R) motorcycles. The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly resulting in the bolts loosening during engine operation. A loose bolt will initially result in a slow leak of engine oil, but if not addressed, the bolt can come out of the cylinder head entirely.
The risk
Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Honda CB500F
- 2013 Honda CB500FA
- 2013 Honda CB500X
- 2013 Honda CB500XA
- 2013 Honda CBR500R
- 2013 Honda CBR500RA
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V056000
- Manufacturer campaign
- JD7
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Owner letters
- Mar 11, 2014
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology