NHTSA vehicle safety data

2002 American Ironhorse Classic Recalls & Complaints

The 2002 American Ironhorse Classic has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized American Ironhorse dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 American Ironhorse Classic. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2002 American Ironhorse Classic owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 American Ironhorse Classic, describing incidents dated October 5, 2004.

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Steering 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10095167 · Filed October 5, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AND STEERING THE MOTORCYCLE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE HANDLE BARS WANDERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HANDLE BARS CRACKED FROM THE BOTTOM, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. BUT MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT ON…

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AMERICAN IRONHORSE/BRAKE ROTOR-CARRIER

NHTSA #03V521000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Rotor · NHTSA notice

Reported December 11, 2003 · AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY

Potentially affected: 2,395 vehicles

Owners notified January 26, 2004 · Vehicles built August 1, 2001 – November 24, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BRAKE ROTOR-CARRIERS,THE ROTOR-CARRIERS CAN CRACK WHILE IN SERVICE AND POSSIBLY BREAK.

Safety consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM OR THE POTENTIAL FOR ROTOR-CARRIER DETACHMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROTOR-CARRIER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-817-665-2045.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2002 American Ironhorse Classic. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 American Ironhorse Classic.

Steering

ODI #10095167

Incident: October 5, 2004 · Filed: October 5, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AND STEERING THE MOTORCYCLE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE HANDLE BARS WANDERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HANDLE BARS CRACKED FROM THE BOTTOM, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. BUT MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT ON RECALL AND THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS. *AK

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