NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 American Ironhorse Legend Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 American Ironhorse Legend has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2004 American Ironhorse Legend. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 American Ironhorse Legend owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 American Ironhorse Legend, describing incidents dated September 7, 2007.
Most-cited components
- Steering 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10203640 · Filed
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE LEGEND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE METAL HANDLE BAR WAS SPLIT ON BOTH SIDES. THE WIRES WERE VISIBLE THROUGH THE CRACKS. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT MAKE A REPLACEMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,960 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,100. UPDATED 10/18/07 *TR
AMERICAN IRONHORSE /BATTERY
NHTSA #04V395000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported August 10, 2004 · AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Potentially affected: 2,170 vehicles
Owners notified September 1, 2004 · Vehicles built August 23, 2003 – August 4, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BATTERY (YTX24HL) COULD FAIL DURING OPERATION.
Safety consequence
THE BATTERY FAILURE CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE TO STOP SUDDENLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-817-665-2074.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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).
Other American Ironhorse Legend model years
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