NHTSA Recall 14V056000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V056000; Date: Feb. 14, 2014
Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Honda Cb500f; 2013 Honda Cb500fa; 2013 Honda Cb500x; 2013 Honda Cb500xa; 2013 Honda Cbr500r; 2013 Honda Cbr500ra
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 6,954
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 11, 2014
Also see: