2013 HONDA CB500X Recall
- Campaign:
- 14V056000 on 02/19/2014
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufactured:
- 04/17/2013 - 07/10/2013
- Affected:
- 6,954
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2013 HONDA CB500X TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- Service Bulletin
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - honda has determined that an improper surface finish on the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts can allow them to loosen and fall out while riding.
- Bulletin:
- DLR MSG - MC 201
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Dealer message - honda is launching a safety recall on the following models. effective immediately, you must not sell any 2013 model year cbr500r/ra, cb500f/fa, or cb500x/xa within the following affected vin ranges until it is repaired acco
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