Honda Cb500 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 29, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls 2013–2015 Honda Cb500, Cbr500

Recall number

15V475000

Brand / firm

Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 14,575 units

Why it was recalled

If the float arm separates from the sensor body, it can give the fuel meter inaccurate information, or in some cases the float may contact the positive and negative terminals causing an electrical short. Either condition may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Honda CBR500 motorcycles manufactured January 24, 2013, to May 14, 2015, and 2013-2015 CB500 motorcycles manufactured January 31, 2013, to May 16, 2015. The affected motorcycles may experience the fuel level sensor float arm becoming deformed due to exposure to environmental and roadway conditions. This deformation can cause the float arm to separate from the fuel level sensor body.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel level sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JT1.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.