Recall
Honda Cb500x — 14V056000
NHTSA ID
14V056000
Make
Honda
Model
Cb500x
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2014-02-14
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units Affected
6,954
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
JD7
Summary
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.
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.