Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) in 1985. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 4, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:REGULATOR:STARTER:OTH

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.

NHTSA ID: 85V120000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 8,178

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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