HONDA CBR500R 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V690000

Make Model Year
HONDA CBR500R 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-11-12 2021-09-02 2021-09-03

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: KM6

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 262

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.