Honda Motorcycles CB500XA, CB500FA, CBR500RA recall: Excessive grease was applied to the o ring of the reservoir piston
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Within the ABS (Antilock Braking System) modulator excessive grease may have been applied to an O-ring.
- What to do
- Contact a Honda Motorcycles dealer to book the free repair. All affected units will have the lot number of the ABS modulator checked and if found to be within the defective lot number range the ABS modulator will be replaced.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Within the ABS (Antilock Braking System) modulator excessive grease may have been applied to an O-ring.
The fix
All affected units will have the lot number of the ABS modulator checked and if found to be within the defective lot number range the ABS modulator will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB500XA | 17 Jun 2019 | 22 Jan 2020 | 738 |
| CB500FA | 17 Jun 2019 | 22 Jan 2020 | 738 |
| CBR500RA | 17 Jun 2019 | 22 Jan 2020 | 738 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 25 October 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.