2015 HONDA CB500
2 recalls — 1 complaints — 4 TSBs
15V475000 Jul 29, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
15V439000 Jul 8, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the s... Read more
Consequence
A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
May 8, 2017
Incident date: May 8, 2017
THERE WAS A RECALL, STARTING MARCH 2014 FOR ROCKER ARM RETAINING BOLT. MY BOLT CAME OUT WHEN I WAS DRIVING IT, ALLOWING SHAFT TO COME PART WAY OUT ALONG WITH SOME OIL. BOLT IS GONE, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE THREADS ARE RUINED. I AM GLAD ENGINE DID NOT LOCK UP AS IT IS A MOTORCYCLE.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 HONDA CB500
4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
A15060D
Aug 3, 2017
010000 STEERING
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering
A15060D
Aug 3, 2017
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering
DEN-K3Q5J-06
May 5, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING HONDA OF A DELAMINATION ISSUES WITHIN AN I.C. PRODUCED BY NXP AND ASSEMBLED INTO AIRBAG SENSOR SUPPLIED BY DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC. THIS DELAMINATION ISSUE MANIFESTS ITSELF AS AN OPEN CIRCUIT WITHIN
DLR MSG - MC - R
Aug 28, 2015
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
DEALER MESSAGE - PARTS ARE AVAILABLE ON OPEN ORDER FROM AUGUST 28, 2015. AHM INTENDS TO MAIL CUSTOMER LETTERS AROUND MID-SEPTEMBER, 2015 PENDING REGULATORY AGENCY APPROVALS. SAFETY RECALL: CB/CBR500 #2 INCLUDES THE AFFECTED MODELS AND VIN R
HONDA CB500 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA CB500 across all model years (2013–2015).
5
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths