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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 CB500FA 2
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Questions about the 2013 Honda CB500FA
Is the 2013 Honda CB500FA reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2013 Honda CB500FA.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Honda CB500FA?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda CB500FA have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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