Honda Recall 85V120000: Electrical System, Alternator/generator/regulator
NHTSA recall 85V120000 · announced October 4, 1985 · filed by American Honda Motor Co. · 8,178 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
REVISE PAGE OF OWNERS MANUAL AND PROVIDE LABEL TO BE AFFIXED TO GAS TANK CLARIFYING STARTING PROCEDURE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: KICKSTARTER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYLES.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.