Recall Description
THE CAM CHAIN GUIDE BOLT MAY LOOSEN DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A RUBBER COATING ON THE SURFACE OF THE GUIDE IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT SEATS. IF THE BOLT BECOMES LOOSE, THE ENGINE WILL DEVELOP A TICKING NOISE. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION WITH A LOOSE GUIDE BOLT MAY RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT AND INCREASED ENGINE NOISE.
Possible Effects
Action
DEALER WILL INSTALL A CAM CHAIN GUIDE KIT TO PREVENT LOOSENING OF THE GUIDE BOLT.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: ENGINE; CAM CHAIN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION WITH A BROKEN GUIDE BOLTCOULD RESULT IN CAM CHAIN BREAKAGE, ENGINE LOCKUP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, ANDAN ACCIDENT.
Recall Manufacture Dates
1977-07-01 - 1978-05-01
Vehicles Affected
21591
1978 Honda Cx500 Recalls