IllustrationDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MOTORCYCLE LOSES POWER CAUSING LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 84V067000, REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: SWITCH. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
1984 Honda GL1200
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
1 reportsOfficial recalls
184V067000 · Electrical System:ignition:switch
May 29, 1984
SWITCH COVER WHICH PROVIDES FOR A GOOD WIRE CONNECTION COULD BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE SWITCH COVER. THE COVER IS INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER WIRE CONNECTION.
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NHTSA investigations
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