HONDA CX500 1978: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V259000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | CX500 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-12-19 | 1978-12-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-07-01 - 1978-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21591
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE CAM CHAIN GUIDE BOLT MAY LOOSEN DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A RUBBER COATING ON THE SURFACE OF THE GUIDE IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT SEATS. IF THE BOLT BECOMES LOOSE, THE ENGINE WILL DEVELOP A TICKING NOISE. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION WITH A LOOSE GUIDE BOLT MAY RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT AND INCREASED ENGINE NOISE.
DEALER WILL INSTALL A CAM CHAIN GUIDE KIT TO PREVENT LOOSENING OF THE GUIDE BOLT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: ENGINE; CAM CHAIN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION WITH A BROKEN GUIDE BOLTCOULD RESULT IN CAM CHAIN BREAKAGE, ENGINE LOCKUP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, ANDAN ACCIDENT.
