2013 Honda CB500F/CB500FA/CB500X +3 - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 14V056000
6,954 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2013
- Makes
- Honda
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Potential units affected
- 6,954 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2014-02-14
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Honda CB500F
- 2013 Honda CB500FA
- 2013 Honda CB500X
- 2013 Honda CB500XA
- 2013 Honda CBR500R
- 2013 Honda CBR500RA
What’s 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.
What could happen?
Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s 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.