The fuel level sensor float arm may become deformed
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American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 14,575 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 fuel level sensor float arm may become deformed due to exposure to environmental and roadway conditions, causing the float arm to separate from the fuel level sensor body.
That could 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.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel level sensor assembly, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.
Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JT1.