Honda CB500F Recall Affects Many Other Models

Honda is well-known for manufacturing automotive and
motorcycle parts that can be used on the majority of its vehicles
and across numerous model years. This makes Honda ideal for those
who want to change out street bike parts
at an affordable price. However, when a major recall occurs, the
number of affected vehicles skyrockets due to Honda's
interchangeability.
Recently, Honda recalled a starter relay switch, which is featured
on a large scale of Honda CB
motorcycle models. The first recalls did not impact the U.S.,
but new information shows the recall does affect American-bought
Honda motorcycles to the tune of roughly 45,000 bikes.
Honda said the starter relay switch could have been improperly
treated with sealant, which would lower the resistance level for
the main fuse and cause the disruptions in the battery voltage
throughout the electrical system on the motorcycle. If the faulty
sealant does give way, riders will likely experience failure to
start or stalling if the bike is able to run.
Additionally, Honda warned in the most extreme cases, the
incorrectly treated sealant could allow the starter relay switch to
catch fire. However, Honda dealers will inspect all recalled
motorcycles to ensure riders' safety and upgrade the bike.
Some of the motorcycles included on the recall list are: the 2015
Honda CB300F, Forza NSS300, CB500F, CB500FA, CB500X, CB500XA,
CBR600RA, CBR600RR, CTX700N, NC700X, Honda Shadow models and Honda
VT1300CX.
Fuel Level Sensor Recall For Honda CB500F
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While the relay switch affected the majority of Honda motorcycles,
another recall made by Honda was specifically for the CBR500R and
the CB500F, which pose an issue with the fuel level senor.
Honda explained the fuel level sensor float arm, which detects the
amount of fuel in the gas tank, has deformed on certain models.
This causes the arm to break from the sensor body and will give
riders an improper fuel gauge reading.
Additionally, the motorcycle manufacturer said the issue could
cause a short circuit and blow a fuse through contact with negative
and positive terminals at the base of the fuel pump. This would
cause the engine to stall. There's no number yet on how many
motorcycles are affected by the fuel sensor issue, but again,
anyone with these model bikes should visit their nearest Honda
dealer immediately.
Honda motorcycles in the U.S. and Canada are included in the fuel
sensor recall.