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2004 American Ironhorse ThunderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 American Ironhorse Thunder, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 American Ironhorse Thunder has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2004 American Ironhorse Thunder recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Disc: rotor

Recall 03V-521 · Dec 11, 2003 · 2,395 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with American Ironhorse.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Thunder year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Thunder median. How we score

'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Thunder owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

INSTALED 2004 ROADMAX TRANSMISION 6 SPEED RIGHT SIDE DRIVE IN HARLEY TYPE BIKE. AFTER 1500 MILES WHILE TRAVELING 70-75 MPH TRASNSMISSION MAKES NOISE FOR LESS THAN ONE SECOND THEN LOCKS UP REAR WHEEL, CAUSING BIKE TO SKID TO STOP OFF ROADWAY. LUCKY NO ONE WAS FOLLOWING. TOOK BIKE BACK TO MY SHOP AND…
Complaint 10108102 · Jan 28, 2005

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