2013 Honda CBR500R
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2013 Honda CBR500R. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2013 Honda CBR500R. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10129810Dealer 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 according to the Service Bulletin repair procedure.
- 10129555Service 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.
- 10108670Service bulletin - Honda is launching a Safety and Emissions Recall on all model year 2013 through 2015 CB500F/FA and CBR500R/RA motorcycles. Honda has determined that the fuel level sensor float arm can become disconnected, which results in an inaccurate fuel gauge display and a rattling noise within the fuel tank. An inaccurately displayed fuel level could cause the motorcycle to unexpectedly run out of fuel. In some instances the engine may stall or fail to start due to a blown FI fuse (15 A) caused by the float arm contacting the fuel pump terminals.
- 10108662Dealer message - The Service Bulletin in support of the SAFETY RECALL of 2013-2015CB500F and CBR500R motorcycles for a potentially defective Fuel Level Sensor is posted on iN.
- 10107187"Service bulletin - honda IS launching a safety and emissions recall on all model year 2013 through 2015 cb500f/fa and cbr500r/ra motorcycles. Honda has determined that while riding the motorcycle the fuel level sensor float arm can become disconnected, which results in an inaccurate fuel gauge display and a rattling noise within the fuel tank. In some instances the engine may stall or fail to start due to a short circuit caused by the float arm contacting the fuel pump terminals."
- 10106990Dealer message - parts are available on open order from august 28, 2015. Ahm intends to mail customer letters around mid-september, 2015 pending regulatory agency approvals. Safety recall: cb/cbr500 #2 includes the affected models and vin ranges, repair procedure, parts information, as well as warranty claim information.
Every Honda CBR500R model year
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