HONDA CB500FA 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V056000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | CB500FA | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-03-11 | 2014-02-14 | 2014-02-20 |
Production Dates: 2013-01-31 - 2013-07-08
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: JD7
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6954
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
