2019-2020 Honda CB500X/CBR500R - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign: 21V690000
262 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2019-2020
- Makes
- Honda
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Potential units affected
- 262 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2021-09-02
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Honda CB500X
- 2020 Honda CBR500R
- 2019 Honda CB500X
- 2019 Honda CBR500R
What’s the problem?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CB500X and CBR500R ABS motorcycles. Excessive grease in the ABS modulator may collect debris, which can get stuck in the check valve and cause a brake fluid leak.
What could happen?
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Dealers will inspect the lot number on the ABS modulator, and replace the modulator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM6.