NHTSA Campaign 21V690000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Sep 2, 2021 · 262 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CB500X and CBR500R ABS motorcycles. Excessive grease in the ABS modulator may collect debris, which can get stuck in the check valve and cause a brake fluid leak.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the lot number on the ABS modulator, and replace the modulator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM6.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA CB500X 2019 262
HONDA CB500X 2020 262
HONDA CBR500R 2019 262
HONDA CBR500R 2020 262

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V690000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.