1) the motorcycle was being ridden through a curve at approximately 45 MPH. 2) the vehicle developed front end oscilations (front end wobble) that LED to a collision with a guard rail. The rider was injured and the motorcycle was damaged.*ak 3) inspection of the headstock revealed the internal stop set pins were not recessed such that they interfered with the lower bearing. In addition, the set screws for the center stem nut were not engaged as designed.
The worst 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Steering1
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Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles equipped with optional brake rotor-carriers,the rotor-carriers can crack while in service and possibly break.
- Risk
- This can cause a partial loss of the brake system or the potential for rotor-carrier detachment, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rotor-carrier assembly. Owner notification began january 26, 2004. Owners should contact american ironhorse at 1‑817‑665‑2045.
Recall number 03V521000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Certain motorcycles may have defective front gas tank mount brackets, which could break in service and breach the tank wall possibly causing fuel spillage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the tank by replacing the existing front brackets. Any paint affected by the welding process will be refinished. Owner notification began on september 17, 2003. Owners should contact american ironhorse at 1‑817‑665‑2000.
Recall number 03V338000 · Recall details
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Questions about the 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw
Is the 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw, fewer than a typical Outlaw model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and fuel system, gasoline.
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