NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 American Ironhorse Legend Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 American Ironhorse Legend 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 2005 American Ironhorse Legend. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 American Ironhorse Legend owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 American Ironhorse Legend, describing incidents dated August 1, 2006.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10164120 · Filed
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLE, SHOCK ABSORBERS, SLING ARM AND BELT GUARD WERE LOOSE. THE BELT GUARD AND THE MAIN DRIVE BELT BROKE AFTER UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE MOTORCYCLE. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL # 05V199000, REGARDING THE SUSPENSION: REAR: SHOCK ABSORBER. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED…
SUSPENSION/SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA #05V199000 · Suspension — Rear — Shock Absorber · NHTSA notice
Reported May 5, 2005 · AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Potentially affected: 199 vehicles
Owners notified May 18, 2005 · Vehicles built January 17, 2005 – April 8, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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