2013 Honda Cbr500r Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V056000
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: JD7
Manufactured Begin Date: January 24th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: August 8th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: March 11th, 2014

Defect Summary:
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.

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

Corrective Summary:
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 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.