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Disc: rotorRecall 03V-521 · American Ironhorse vehicles

AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY recall 03V-521 covers 2,395 American Ironhorse vehicles for a disc: rotor problem, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2003.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,3959 models
ReportedDec 11, 2003Owners notified Jan 26, 2004
Complaints since10Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V521000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BRAKE ROTOR-CARRIERS,THE ROTOR-CARRIERS CAN CRACK WHILE IN SERVICE AND POSSIBLY BREAK.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROTOR-CARRIER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-817-665-2045.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

9 models

Vehicles in this recall

American Ironhorse Classic2002, 2003, 2004
American Ironhorse Legend2002, 2003, 2004
American Ironhorse Outlaw2002, 2003, 2004
American Ironhorse Ranger2002, 2003, 2004
American Ironhorse Slammer2002, 2003, 2004
American Ironhorse Stalker2002, 2003, 2004
American Ironhorse Tejas2002, 2003, 2004
American Ironhorse Texas Chopper2002, 2003, 2004
American Ironhorse Thunder2002, 2003, 2004

Built from August 1, 2001 to November 24, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.