2013 Honda Cb500x | 2013 Honda Cbr500ra | 2013 Honda Cb500xa | 2013 Honda Cbr500r | 2013 Honda Cb500fa | 2013 Honda Cb500f — Engine and engine cooling
Published February 20, 2014 · Recall initiated: February 14, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V056000, published February 20, 2014 and initiated February 14, 2014. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2013 Honda Cb500x | 2013 Honda Cbr500ra | 2013 Honda Cb500xa | 2013 Honda Cbr500r | 2013 Honda Cb500fa | 2013 Honda Cb500f — Engine and engine cooling.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- CB500X
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2013 HONDA CB500X | 2013 HONDA CBR500RA | 2013 HONDA CB500XA | 2013 HONDA CBR500R | 2013 HONDA CB500FA | 2013 HONDA CB500F
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Honda Cb500x | 2013 Honda Cbr500ra | 2013 Honda Cb500xa | 2013 Honda Cbr500r | 2013 Honda Cb500fa | 2013 Honda Cb500f — Engine and engine cooling recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V056000 on February 20, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: CB500X.