NHTSA recall 14V056000
Engine and engine cooling
Honda CB500F and 5 more
Reported Feb 14, 20146,954 vehicles affectedHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Maker’s number JD7Built Jan 31, 2013 – Apr 3, 2013
The 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.
The risk
Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.