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Honda and the NHTSA announce the recall campaign number 14V056000, addressing at least 6,954 motorcycles in the new CB500 and CBR500R series. Model year 2013 CB500 (FA, F, XA, X) and CBR500 (RA, R) motorcycles are affected by the issue.
Certain bikes may have been equipped with incorrectly manufactured rocker arm shaft retaining bolts. In certain conditions, these bolts may come loose during engine operation. A loose bolt will first lead to a slow leak of engine oil. If not addressed properly, the bolt will come out of the cylinder head completely. This will lead to reduced power output and possibly the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Since these parts cannot be visually inspected by the rider and only a specialized mechanic is able to confirm the problem customers are being advised to contact their nearest Honda dealer and schedule a repair. Honda is notifying registered users, ad customers can also get in touch with the manufacturer at 1-866-784-1870. Dealers will repair the bikes by replacing the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts, free of charge.
So far, the NHTSA seem to have not received any report on accidents or injuries. The half-liter CB and CBR Honda series have been introduced in late 2012 and even John McGuinness rode a CBR500R in the Isle of Man TT in 2013.
Since these parts cannot be visually inspected by the rider and only a specialized mechanic is able to confirm the problem customers are being advised to contact their nearest Honda dealer and schedule a repair. Honda is notifying registered users, ad customers can also get in touch with the manufacturer at 1-866-784-1870. Dealers will repair the bikes by replacing the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts, free of charge.
So far, the NHTSA seem to have not received any report on accidents or injuries. The half-liter CB and CBR Honda series have been introduced in late 2012 and even John McGuinness rode a CBR500R in the Isle of Man TT in 2013.
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