2005 AMERICAN IRONHORSE SLAMMER

1 recalls — 3 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.
199 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 1 crashes 2 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 28, 2014
Incident date: Jan 27, 2014
TL* CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AMERICAN IRON HORSE STAMMER MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY AND WAITING TO BE SERVICED, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THERE WAS GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE FRONT FUEL TANK. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT BASED ON ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 28, 2014
Incident date: Jan 27, 2014
TL* CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AMERICAN IRON HORSE STAMMER MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY AND WAITING TO BE SERVICED, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THERE WAS GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE FRONT FUEL TANK. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT BASED ON ... Read more
SUSPENSION Nov 3, 2009
Incident date: May 2, 2009
MY HUSBAND OWNED AN AMERICAN IRONHORSE 2005 SLAMMER, IN MAY OF THIS YEAR HE WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE BIKE HOSPITALIZING HIMSELF, AND LOSING A FRIEND. WE PURCHASED THE BIKE NEW IN APRIL OF '06 AND HAVE COME TO LEARN THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE BIKE'S REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS IN APRIL O... Read more
Crash 2 injured 1 deaths

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

AMERICAN IRONHORSE SLAMMER — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2005 (current) 1 3
2004 2 1 View
2003 1 7 View
2002 2 5 View

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