Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 85V-120 · 1983 Honda XL600

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 85V-120 covers 8,178 1983 Honda XL600 for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8,1781 model

ReportedOct 4, 1985Owners notified Nov 14, 1985

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V120000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

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

The fix

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

SYSTEM: KICKSTARTER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYLES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Honda XL6001983

Built from October 1, 1982 to April 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.