Vehicle recall 85V120000 · October 4, 1985
1983 Honda XL600
The kickstand system may experience some engine kickback due to improper starting procedure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Revise page of owners manual and provide label to be affixed to gas tank clarifying starting procedure.
- Notes
- System: kickstarter. Vehicle description: motorcyles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V120000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 4, 1985
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- November 14, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,178
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda XL600 (1983): 1983
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