2005 AMERICAN IRONHORSE LEGEND
1 recalls, 1 complaints
05V199000 May 5, 2005
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH SHOCK ABSORBERS MANUFACTURED BY PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION, INC. THE SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE A SPRING PLATE ASSEMBLY THAT WAS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN RESULTING IN THE SHOCK ABSORBER FAILING TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND IN SOME INSTANCES COULD SUDDENLY DECOMPR... Read more
Consequence
SHOCK ABSORBER FAILURE WILL CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO LEAN GREATLY TO THE SIDE OF THE DEFECTIVE SHOCK ABSORBER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS AND REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE SHOCK ABSORBERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-888-618-4766.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Aug 1, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLE, SHOCK ABSORBERS, SLING ARM AND BELT GUARD WERE LOOSE. THE BELT GUARD AND THE MAIN DRIVE BELT BROKE AFTER UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE MOTORCYCLE. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL # 05V199000, REGARDING THE SUSPENSION: REAR: SHOCK ABSORBER. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUD... Read more
AMERICAN IRONHORSE LEGEND - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AMERICAN IRONHORSE LEGEND across all model years (2002, 2005).
5
Total Recalls
10
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths