Recall 14V056000: 2013 Honda CB500F and 2 other models

Report received

Feb 14, 2014

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected

6,954vehicles

Model years

2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Honda CB500F1 complaints
• 2013 Honda CB500X1 complaints
• 2013 Honda CBR500RA1 complaints