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Honda CB500X ABS May Leak Brake Fluid

NHTSA campaign 21V690000 · Reported Sep 2, 2021 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

high How serious is it? About this label

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V690000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 2, 2021
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Honda is recalling certain CB500X and CBR500R ABS motorcycles because excessive grease inside the ABS modulator may collect debris. This debris can get stuck in a check valve and cause the brake fluid to leak out. A brake fluid leak can reduce how well the brakes work, which makes it harder to stop the motorcycle when needed and increases the risk of a crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your motorcycle is affected.
2. Contact a Honda Powersports dealer, or call Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870, to schedule an inspection.
3. Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS modulator if necessary, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V690000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 Honda CB500X

Who to contact

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Honda Hydraulic Brake Recalls Cover Leaks, Pedals, and Reduced Braking · all 5 Honda recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.