Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HONDA
Model Of Vehicle
CBR500
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
15V475000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20130124
End Of Manufacture
20130807
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14575
Date Owners Notified
20150915
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20150729
Make Campaign Number
JT1