NHTSA Recall 15V475000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V475000; Date: Jul. 29, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Honda CB500; 2014 Honda CB500; 2015 Honda CB500; 2013 Honda CBR500; 2014 Honda CBR500; 2015 Honda CBR500
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 14,575
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Sep 15, 2015
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