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2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 5 owner complaints 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 Texas Chopper. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper, describing incidents dated May 14, 2005 to October 10, 2020.

Most-cited components

Power Train 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11363692 · Filed October 10, 2020
METZELER ME880 MARATHON TIRE SIZE 280/35/18 HAS SEPARATIONS ON THE SIDEWALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TIRE ALL THE WAY AROUND. TIRE WAS MADE IN GERMANY WITH STAMPED 1717 CODE. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY AS I HAVE JUST NOTICED IT DUE TO ANOTHER TIRE WITH SAME SEPARATIONS IN A DIFFERENT SIZE.
ODI #10243174 · Filed September 23, 2008
WE HAVE A 2005 AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE THAT MY HUSBAND WAS RIDING ON THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 60-65 MPH. HE HEARD A LOUD POP FROM THE BIKE AND IMMEDIATELY BEGAN SLOWING DOWN. HE GOT TO AN EXIT RAMP BEFORE HE DOWNSHIFTED THE BIKE, AND WHEN HE SHIFTED DOWN THE WHEELS LOCKED UP AND…
ODI #10170570 · Filed October 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MOTORCYCLE PULLED VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT AND MADE EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE REAR TIRE WHICH CREATED A HAZARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE BEARINGS- TRIPLE TREES NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MECHANIC AT THE…

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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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper.

Tires; Wheels

ODI #11363692

Incident: October 10, 2020 · Filed: October 10, 2020

METZELER ME880 MARATHON TIRE SIZE 280/35/18 HAS SEPARATIONS ON THE SIDEWALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TIRE ALL THE WAY AROUND. TIRE WAS MADE IN GERMANY WITH STAMPED 1717 CODE. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY AS I HAVE JUST NOTICED IT DUE TO ANOTHER TIRE WITH SAME SEPARATIONS IN A DIFFERENT SIZE.

Power Train

ODI #10243174

Incident: August 31, 2008 · Filed: September 23, 2008

WE HAVE A 2005 AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE THAT MY HUSBAND WAS RIDING ON THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 60-65 MPH. HE HEARD A LOUD POP FROM THE BIKE AND IMMEDIATELY BEGAN SLOWING DOWN. HE GOT TO AN EXIT RAMP BEFORE HE DOWNSHIFTED THE BIKE, AND WHEN HE SHIFTED DOWN THE WHEELS LOCKED UP AND HE SKIDDED SEVERAL FEET. HE WAS LUCKY NOT TO BE KILLED. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY OUR DEALER THAT THE BIKE HAS A ROADMAX TRANSMISSION. I HAVE TRIED TO REACH AMERICAN IRONHORSE IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS, SEVERAL TIMES. THEY DON'T RESPOND TO MY CALLS. I HAD ORIGINALLY ASKED THEM FOR HELP REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION SINCE THE BIKE ONLY HAS 4500 MILES ON IT, AND THEY REFUSED BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I HAVE TRIED TO CALL BACK SEVERAL TIMES TO SUGGEST SOMEONE LOOK INTO WHAT HAPPENED WITH THIS TRANSMISSION BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. SO FAR, NO ONE HAS RETURNED MY CALLS. *TR

Structure

ODI #10170570

Incident: September 30, 2006 · Filed: October 11, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MOTORCYCLE PULLED VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT AND MADE EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE REAR TIRE WHICH CREATED A HAZARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE BEARINGS- TRIPLE TREES NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MECHANIC AT THE SERVICE DEALER MENTIONED THAT SOME MOTORCYCLES RIDE STRAIGHT AND SOME PULL. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO OBSERVED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH MAY BE RELATED TO THE FRAME, THE TIRES OR THE TRIPLE TREES. *NM

Power Train

ODI #10135628

Incident: July 1, 2005 · Filed: August 22, 2005

2005 IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER CLAMP THAT HOLDS THE CLUTCH CABLE WAS TORN OFF RESULTING IN THE MOTORCYCLE COMING TO AN IMMEDIATE STOP.*MR ADDITIONALLY THIS CAUSED THE SECOND CLAMP TO BE PULLED DOWNWARD, PEELING THE PAINT OFF THE MOTORCYCLE IN SEVERAL AREAS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND REQUESTED WARRANTY REPAIR: REPLACEMENT OF THE TWO CLAMPS, REPLACEMENT OF THE CLUTCH CABLE AND PAINTING OF THE FRAME. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS THE CONSUMER'S REQUEST CAME BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS DENIED. *NM

Electrical System

ODI #10121868

Incident: May 14, 2005 · Filed: June 20, 2005

DT: CONTACT STATES THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTORCYCLE. WHEN THE DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER GOES OUT THERE ARE NO LIGHTS/SIGNALS, OR TAIL LIGHTS. THE LOCAL SERVICE DEALER STATED NOT WASH THE MOTORCYCLE WITH WATER BECAUSE WATER WOULD GET IN THE CONNECTIONS UNDER THE SEAT AND UNDERNEATH THE GASOLINE TANK.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE MAIN COMPUTER BUT THE SPEEDOMETER CONTINUED TO MALFUNCTION. *NM

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