Honda CB500, CBR500: Fuel system — gasoline

Affects Honda CB500, CBR500 · 2013–2015 — about 15K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational