NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Honda Cbr500ra

The 2013 Honda Cbr500ra has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Honda dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2013 Honda Cbr500ra. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #14V056000

Reported February 14, 2014 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer 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.

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.

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