Honda recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CB500X and CBR500R ABS motorcycles. Excessive grease in the ABS modulator may collect debris, which can get stuck in the check valve and cause a brake fluid leak.
What could happen
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the lot number on the ABS modulator, and replace the modulator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM6.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Cb500X 2019–2020
- Honda Cbr500R 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V690000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 2, 2021
- Owners notified
- Nov 12, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 262
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Service brakes, hydraulic
- Maker's own recall number
- KM6
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Honda recall: Exterior lighting May 24, 2021
- Honda recall: Engine and engine cooling Feb 14, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.