NHTSA Campaign 03V338000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Issued by AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY · Reported Sep 10, 2003 · 368 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AMERICAN IRONHORSE OUTLAW 2002 368
AMERICAN IRONHORSE SLAMMER 2002 368

Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V338000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.