HONDA CB500FA 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.