Recall 15V475000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Report Date
20150729
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 HONDA CB500
2013 HONDA CBR500
2014 HONDA CB500
2014 HONDA CBR500
2015 HONDA CB500
2015 HONDA CBR500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.