Make : HONDA | Model : XL600 | Year : 1983 |
Build Dates : 19821001 - 19830401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V120000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19851114 | Date Received by ODI: 19851004 | Date Added to Database: 19851108 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8178 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REVISE PAGE OF OWNERS MANUAL AND PROVIDE LABEL TO BE AFFIXED TO GAS TANK CLARIFYING STARTING PROCEDURE. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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