Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #15V475000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V475000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting model year 2013-2015 honda cbr500 motorcycles manufactured january 24, 2013, to may 14, 2015, and 2013-2015 cb500 motorcycles manufactured january 31, 2013, to may 16, 2015 Includes 14,575 affected units, Fuel Level Sensor Float Arm Deformation, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2015 honda cbr500 motorcycles manufactured january 24, 2013, to may 14, 2015, and 2013-2015 cb500 motorcycles manufactured january 31, 2013, to may 16, 2015

Defect Summary

Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 honda cbr500 motorcycles manufactured january 24, 2013, to may 14, 2015, and 2013-2015 cb500 motorcycles manufactured january 31, 2013, to may 16, 2015. The affected motorcycles may experience the fuel level sensor float arm becoming deformed due to exposure to environmental and roadway conditions. This deformation can cause the float arm to separate from the fuel level sensor body.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V475000
Report Received Date: 2015-07-29T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel level sensor float arm deformation
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 14,575

Details

MFR Campaign Number: JT1
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 honda cbr500 motorcycles manufactured january 24, 2013, to may 14, 2015, and 2013-2015 cb500 motorcycles manufactured january 31, 2013, to may 16, 2015. The affected motorcycles may experience the fuel level sensor float arm becoming deformed due to exposure to environmental and roadway conditions. This deformation can cause the float arm to separate from the fuel level sensor body.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 60.97

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NHTSA ID: 15V475000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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