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Recall 14V-056

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2013 Honda CB500F and 5 other models: Engine and engine cooling.

At a glance

Campaign number
14V-056
Reported
February 14, 2014
Vehicles affected
6,954 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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.

The risk

Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles