Honda CB500X, CBR500R (2019-2020): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 21V690000 · Sep 2, 2021 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
262
vehicles affected
262
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V690000
- Date
- Sep 2, 2021
- Maker
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 262
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Service brakes, hydraulic
- Model years
- 2019-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V690000?
2 models: Honda CB500X (2019-2020), Honda CBR500R (2019-2020), about 262 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V690000?
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.
What can happen?
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.