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.