CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain motorcycles have excess grease in the anti-lock brake (ABS) modulator. Debris can collect in the grease and get stuck in a check valve, which can cause a brake fluid leak.
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. If you ride one of the affected motorcycles, take it to an authorized Honda dealer, where the ABS modulator lot number will be checked and the modulator replaced if needed, at no cost to you. Owners were notified by letter mailed November 12, 2021, and you can contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870 with questions. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda CB500X | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| Honda CBR500R | 20192020 |