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.