2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER

2 recalls — 6 complaints

04V395000 Aug 10, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BATTERY (YTX24HL) COULD FAIL DURING OPERATION.
Consequence
THE BATTERY FAILURE CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE TO STOP SUDDENLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-817-665-2074.
2,170 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
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.
2,395 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
EQUIPMENT1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Aug 8, 2007
Incident date: Jul 4, 2007
GREETINGS, MY SPEEDO/TACH ALL-IN-ONE UNIT ON MY 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE HAS FAILED TWO SEPARATE TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR FOR UNKNOWN MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. IN OCT. 2007, I HAD TO REPLACE THE MY ORIGINAL UNIT THROUGH AIH FOR A NEW SPEEDO/TACH HEAD UNIT FOR APPROX... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 22, 2006
Incident date: Feb 22, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE AND DISCOVERED THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SEEN BY THE DEALER AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE WAS WASHED, THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER AGAIN REPLACED THE ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH Aug 2, 2005
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING CONDITION FIXED AT MY DEALERSHIP, BUT THE NEW SWITCH THEY PUT IN HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. BELOW IS A COPY OF THE CORRESPONDENCE I SENT TO THE MFG. I HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT THE HI BEAM LAMP SWITCH ON MY 04 TX CHOPPER. THE 2005 AIH'S DO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM A... Read more
EQUIPMENT Mar 29, 2005
Incident date: Mar 16, 2005
REF: MY 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER W/ 111 S&S ENGINE I AM WRITING YOU TO INFORM YOU OF A PRESISTENT PROBLEM THAT I AM EXPERIENCING WITH MY "HIGH DOLLAR" FACTORY PRODUCED MOTORCYCLE. THE BIKE IS CONSTANTLY STALLING AT LOW RPM'S AND AT PROLONGED RED LIGHT SIGNALS. THE BIKE WILL CUT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Apr 9, 2004
Incident date: Apr 4, 2004
NEW MOTORCYCLE HAS 9 MONTH OLD BATTERY THAT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE HAS NO WARNING LIGHT OR GUAGE TO INDICATE FAILED BATTERY FACTORY WILL NOT RESPOND TO COMPLAINT. VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY INFORMATION OR OWNERS MANUAL BEING AVAILABLE AT THE TIME. *A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Mar 16, 2004
NHTSA RECALL 03V521000 CONCERNING BRAKE ROTORS. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ON FEBRUARY 2,2004, AND THE DEALER ORDERED THE PARTS TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT PARTS WOULD ARRIVE BY MARCH 15,2004. THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER across all model years (2002–2005).

5 Total Recalls
22 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
4 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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