The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V056000·Announced 2014-02-14

Honda Recalls 2013 CB500 and CBR500 Motorcycles for Engine Bolt Defect

Honda is recalling 2013 CB500 and CBR500 motorcycles because rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may loosen, causing oil leaks and potential engine stalls.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine component failure) that may result in a stall and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013 CB500 (FA, F, XA, X) and CBR500 (RA, R) motorcycles. The recall involves 6,954 vehicles.

The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in the bolts loosening during engine operation. A loose bolt will initially result in a slow leak of engine oil. If not addressed, the bolt can come out of the cylinder head entirely. Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power, which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CB500FA, CBR500RA, CB500XA, CBR500R
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
6,954

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • CB500FA
  • CBR500RA
  • CB500XA
  • CBR500R
  • CB500F
  • CB500X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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