Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V120000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-10-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V120000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
8,178
Reported to NHTSA
1985-10-04
Owners notified
1985-11-14

Defect description

THE KICKSTAND SYSTEM MAY EXPERIENCE SOME ENGINE KICKBACK DUE TO IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER STARTING PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIDERS LEG.

Manufacturer remedy

REVISE PAGE OF OWNERS MANUAL AND PROVIDE LABEL TO BE AFFIXED TO GAS TANK CLARIFYING STARTING PROCEDURE.

Notes

SYSTEM: KICKSTARTER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYLES.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Honda XL6001983

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.