Honda Cx500

Model Cx500 made by Honda got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
78V259000AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.from 07/01/1977 to 05/01/1978V (Vehicle)2159112/19/1978MFRHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)12/01/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe cam chain guide bolt may loosen due to the presence of a rubber coating on the surface of the guide in the area where the bolt seats. if the bolt becomes loose, the engine will develop a ticking noise. continued vehicle operation with a loose guide bolt may result in breakage of the bolt and increased engine noise.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install a cam chain guide kit to prevent loosening of the guide bolt.
NotesVehicle description: motorcycles.system: engine; cam chain.consequences of defect: continued vehicle operation with a broken guide boltcould result in cam chain breakage, engine lockup, loss of vehicle control, andan accident.