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2013 Honda CB500FA, CBR500RA, CB500XA and more recall: Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA campaign 14V-056 · February 14, 2014 · Honda

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
14V056000
Reported
February 14, 2014
Manufacturer
Honda
Part
Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles affected
About 6,954

What is wrong

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.

Safety risk

Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Honda CB500F (2013); Honda CB500FA (2013); Honda CB500X (2013); Honda CB500XA (2013); Honda CBR500R (2013); Honda CBR500RA (2013). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What is the 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.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.