Vehicle recall 14V056000 · February 14, 2014
Honda CB500F, CB500FA and 4 more models
The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly resulting in the bolts loosening during engine operation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V056000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 14, 2014
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- JD7
- Owner notification
- March 11, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,954
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda CB500F (2013): 2013
- Honda CB500FA (2013): 2013
- Honda CB500X (2013): 2013
- Honda CB500XA (2013): 2013
- Honda CBR500R (2013): 2013
- Honda CBR500RA (2013): 2013
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