Left front parking lamp / running light integrated with turn signal assembly fails repeatedly. Replacing with oem or after-market long-life rated bulbs, the parking lamp filament will still fail after a brief period of time (< 2 months). Failure occur in any situation - whether motorcycle is stationary or in motion. A search for "2013 cb500 left running light site:www.cbr500riders.com" on http://google.com reveals many cases where others are experiencing the same problem. One user stated that the entire lamp assembly was replaced by the dealership and that they have not experienced any additional failures. (http://www.cbr500riders.com/forum/honda-cb500f/46386-front-turn-signal-bulb-keeps-blowing.html#post642954)
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Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 14V056000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Honda CB500F 6
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- Dealer message - parts are available on open order from august 28, 2015
- Honda is launching a Safety and Emissions Recall on all model year 2013 through 2015 CB500F/FA and...
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- Honda is launching a safety and emissions recall on all model year 2013 through 2015 CB500F/fa and...
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Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Honda CB500F, fewer than a typical CB500F model year.
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How many recalls does the 2013 Honda CB500F have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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