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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) – Rocker Arm Shaft Retaining Bolt may Fall Out
| Report Received Date | 02/14/2014 |
| NHTSA ID | 14V056000 |
| Consequence Summary | Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | JD7 |
| Potentially Affected | 6954 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V056000) |
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