HONDA CBR500 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V475000

Make Model Year
HONDA CBR500 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-09-15 2015-07-29 2015-07-29

Production Dates: 2013-01-24 - 2013-08-07

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: JT1

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14575

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Honda "American Honda Motor Co." is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Honda CBR500 motorcycles manufactured January 24, 2013, to May 14, 2015, and 2013-2015 CB500 motorcycles manufactured January 31, 2013, to May 16, 2015. The affected motorcycles may experience the fuel level sensor float arm becoming deformed due to exposure to environmental and roadway conditions. This deformation can cause the float arm to separate from the fuel level sensor body.

Consequence

If the float arm separates from the sensor body, it can give the fuel meter inaccurate information, or in some cases the float may contact the positive and negative terminals causing an electrical short. Either condition may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel level sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JT1.

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.