2002 AMERICAN IRONHORSE SLAMMER
2 recalls, 5 complaints
03V521000 Dec 11, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BRAKE ROTOR-CARRIERS,THE ROTOR-CARRIERS CAN CRACK WHILE IN SERVICE AND POSSIBLY BREAK.
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM OR THE POTENTIAL FOR ROTOR-CARRIER DETACHMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROTOR-CARRIER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-817-665-2045.
03V338000 Sep 10, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE FRONT GAS TANK MOUNT BRACKETS, WHICH COULD BREAK IN SERVICE AND BREACH THE TANK WALL POSSIBLY CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TANK BY REPLACING THE EXISTING FRONT BRACKETS. ANY PAINT AFFECTED BY THE WELDING PROCESS WILL BE REFINISHED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-817-665-2000.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Mar 9, 2006
Incident date: Mar 9, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SENT IN FOR A RECALL FOR THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MOUNTING. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN # IS 03V338000. THE FRONT AND REAR MOUNTING BRACKETS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE FUEL TANK LEAKED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENTS THE LINING IN THE FUEL TANK FAILED. WHEN T... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 5, 2004
THE FRONT RAIL OF THE MOTORCYCLE IS GEOMETRICALLY UNSAFE. THE MOTORCYCLE DOES NOT HANDLE CORRECTLY AT LOW SPEEDS. OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO SAID "THAT'S THE WAY IT IS MADE". AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Dec 18, 2002
Incident date: Sep 2, 2002
THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS ARE LEAKING. WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED THE BRAKES HAD FAILED. CONSUMER HAS ALREADY HAD 5 CALIPERS AND THE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED. TS *JG
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Dec 18, 2002
Incident date: Sep 2, 2002
THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS ARE LEAKING. WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED THE BRAKES HAD FAILED. CONSUMER HAS ALREADY HAD 5 CALIPERS AND THE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED. TS *JG
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 18, 2002
Incident date: Sep 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT HORN, SPEEDOMETER, BRAKE LIGHTS, ODOMETER AND TURN SIGNALS INTERMITTENLY WILL NOT FUNCTION. DEALER REPLACED ECU, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TS
AMERICAN IRONHORSE SLAMMER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AMERICAN IRONHORSE SLAMMER across all model years (2002, 2005).
6
Total Recalls
18
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths