2003 American Ironhorse Slammer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2003 American Ironhorse Slammer. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles equipped with optional brake rotor-carriers,the rotor-carriers can crack while in service and possibly break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 american ironhorse slammer. while driving 55 mph, the contact noticed a crack in the handle bar. the dealer stated that they would be unable to repair it and advised him to contact the manufacturer. the contact has not been able to contact the manufacturer. the current mileage IS 5,400 and failure mileage was 4,900.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Suspension › Rear · Vehicle speed control
Dt: motorcycle's handle bars cracked twice, also, gas tank cracked twice, the rear suspension broke twice. the last time the motorcycle caught on fire. This has happened without warning. Taken to dealer, and they fixed it, but it recurred. manufacturer will not give caller written…
Dt: motorcycle's handle bars cracked twice, also, gas tank cracked twice, the rear suspension broke twice. the last time the motorcycle caught on fire. This has happened without warning. Taken to dealer, and they fixed it, but it recurred. manufacturer will not give caller written information on the problems. They will not return his calls. caller has owned two of these motorcycles and the problems have happened to both of them. the first one had so many problems that he returned it an got a new one that had problems of its own. had other minor problems with the motorcycles. received recall on brakes, and was still having trouble. When he took it to the manufacturer with odometer problems they gave him a new odometer, and it started at 00, not the miles he had on motorcycle.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Consumer received a recall notice in january 2004. As of today parts needed to repair the motorcycle were not yet available. Consumer was waiting a long time, and manufacturer stated there was no record of parts being ordered. *ak
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