1978 HONDA CX500 Recall

Campaign:

78V259000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:engine

Manufactured:

06/30/1977 - 04/30/1978

Affected:

21,591

Defect:

The cam chain guide bolt may loosen due to the presence of a rubber coating on the surface of the guide in the area where the bolt seats. if the bolt becomes loose, the engine will develop a ticking noise. continued vehicle operation with a loose guide bolt may result in breakage of the bolt and increased engine noise.

Correction:

Dealer will install a cam chain guide kit to prevent loosening of the guide bolt.

Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: engine; cam chain.consequences of defect: continued vehicle operation with a broken guide boltcould result in cam chain breakage, engine lockup, loss of vehicle control, andan accident.

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