NHTSA Campaign 14V056000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Feb 14, 2014 · 6,954 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONDA | CB500F | 2013 | 6,954 |
| HONDA | CB500FA | 2013 | 6,954 |
| HONDA | CB500X | 2013 | 6,954 |
| HONDA | CB500XA | 2013 | 6,954 |
| HONDA | CBR500R | 2013 | 6,954 |
| HONDA | CBR500RA | 2013 | 6,954 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V056000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.