Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Safety Recalls in 1986

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) in 1986. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 3, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:HELMETS

INSTALLATION OF THE SCREW MOUNTED INTERNAL STEREO HEADSET CREATES A RIGID PROJECTION INSIDE THE HELMET SHELL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HELMET HEADSETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 218 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS. THE RIGID PROJECTION WITHIN THE HELMET SHELL COULD RESULT IN HEAD INJURY TO THE WEARER.

NHTSA ID: 86E025000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 29,345

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REMOVE ALL HEADSETS AND REFUND PURCHASE PRICE TO CONSUMER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 20, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:DRIVESHAFT

LEFT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT COULD DEVELOP CRACKS NEAR THE OUTER JOINT.

NHTSA ID: 86V045000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 17,338

Consequence Summary:

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DURING HIGH STRESS SITUATIONS, SUCH AS RAPID ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, THE DRIVE SHAFT COULD BREAK WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE LEFT DRIVE SHAFT WITH A PROPERLY MANUFACTURED PART.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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