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2002 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper Recalls & Complaints

The 2002 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper 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 Texas Chopper. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2002 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper, describing incidents dated November 1, 2002.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10092549 · Filed

    WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. *NM PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE MOTORCYCLE HAD REPAIRS DONE TO THE ROTORS, FRONT HEAD, FRONT PISTON, RINGS, EXHAUST AND GASKETS AND A FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT. *JB

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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).

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