NHTSA Safety Recalls
2013 Honda Cb500f Recalls
The 2013 Honda Cb500f has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Honda Cb500f built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2013 Honda Cb500f
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA 14V056000- 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 fix
- 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.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2013 Honda Cb500f built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.