2005 American Ironhorse Slammer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 American Ironhorse Slammer. Newest first.
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 decompress while the motorcycle IS in operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system · Structure › Body
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…
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 his experience as a mechanic, the failure seemed to be a structural defect. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 11,547.
- Suspension
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…
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 of '05. with american ironhorse going out of business we are hoping to hind out if my husband's motorcycle was one on recall and if it was ever serviced. *tr
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