NHTSA Recall 14V056000
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2014-02-14. An estimated 6,954 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: JD7
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.